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CNOCNO Financial Group, Inc.
$55.45$5.2B
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CNO Financial Group, Inc.

CNO
NYSE · Life & Annuity Insurers
$55.45
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$5.18B
P/E12.5x
52W High$59.15
Volume584.73K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q3

Thin Underwriting Margins Mask Earnings Volatility at CNO

CNO's reported revenue has been essentially flat, with trailing growth of only 0.9%, while quarterly combined ratios swung between 80.8% and 98.2%, suggesting underwriting profitability is highly sensitive to morbidity and claims timing.

GrowthStable
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsStrong
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MARKET ACTION

CNO price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

10/12 Beats

EPS beat 10 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

In Line

P/E is in line with peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 81 · Leader

High momentum (Outperforming 81% of market)

04

Strong Uptrend

Strong Trend

Price > 20DMA > 50DMA > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Jan 29

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
CNO+32.65%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
CNO+38.68%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
CNO+137.81%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+65.57%
5-Year Return
CNO+133.27%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+54.00%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
12.5x
Forward P/EExpansion
10.3x
EV/EBITDA60th %ile
9.7x
FCF YieldCash Flow
14.4%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
12.5x
9.9x
80th· High
EV/EBITDA
9.7x
8.5x
60th· Fair
Price/FCF
7.0x
5.5x
100th· High
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$25.69-53.7%
Base (Fair)$48.44-12.6%
Bull$78.26+41.1%
$25.69 Bear$48.44 Base$78.26 Bull
Current Market Price: $55.45
Trades at a 14.5% premium to Base DCF ($48.44)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY25
$4.49B+0.9% YoY
Net income FY25
$229M-43.2% YoY
Free cash flow FY25
$676M+7.6% YoY
Operating margin FY25
6.5%-5.1 pts YoY
ROIC (FY25)4%
Avg ROIC 5Y6%
ROE (TTM)16.6%
Piotroski Score6 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate10/12 (83%)
Revenue Beat Rate12/12 (100%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q4 2026Latest
Oct 29, 2026
$1.90+72.7%
vs $1.10
$1.1B+7.7%
vs $1.0B
Q3 2026
Jul 30, 2026
$1.26+29.6%
vs $0.97
$1.3B+28.6%
vs $999M
Q2 2026
Apr 30, 2026
$1.05+15.4%
vs $0.91
$1.0B+2.6%
vs $1.0B
Q1 2026
Feb 5, 2026
$1.47+22.5%
vs $1.20
$1.1B+13.9%
vs $1.0B
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
Zacks Investment Research·Oct 27, 2026
CNO Financial to Report Q3 Earnings: What Should We Expect?

CNO Financial Group, Inc. CNO, a provider of health and life insurance, annuities and financial services, is set to report third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 29, after the closing bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter's earnings is currently pegged at $1.09 per share on revenues of $993 million.

Zacks Investment Research·Oct 26, 2026
Are Investors Undervaluing CNO Financial Group (CNO) Right Now?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

PRNewsWire·Oct 22, 2026
Indianapolis Prepares to Celebrate the Sold-Out 19th Annual CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K

Following a record-breaking sellout, Indiana's largest marathon weekend will welcome participants from all 50 states and more than 35 countries on November 7. INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The streets of Indianapolis will come alive Saturday, Nov. 7, as thousands of runners, walkers and spectators gather for the 19th annual CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon.

PRNewsWire·Oct 15, 2026
CNO Financial Group to Release Third Quarter Results on October 29, 2026

CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) will report results for the third quarter of 2026 after the market closes on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark CNO against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
CNO logoCNOCNO Financial Group, Inc.Current
$55.45$5.18B12.520.94%9.19%16.62%1.22%
GL logoGLGlobe Life Inc.
$157.18$12.2B10.373.82%18.88%19.09%0.68%
FG logoFGF&G Annuities & Life, Inc.
$23.38$3.1B3.055.72%18.82%22.02%4.44%
CRBG logoCRBGCorebridge Financial, Inc.
$34.09$15.2B6.9110.03%15.42%19.93%2.78%
PFG logoPFGPrincipal Financial Group, Inc.
$110.91$23.96B12.24-3.11%11.82%15.77%2.73%
LNC logoLNCLincoln National Corporation
$40.05$7.66B2.381.24%16.36%31.63%4.36%

Compare CNO vs Peers

CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs GL

Most directly comparable listed peer for CNO.

Scale Benchmark

vs BLK

Larger-name benchmark to compare CNO against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs GL, FG, CRBG, PFG

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

CNO SEC Filings & Documents

CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Oct 29, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 30, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 13, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Feb 24, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 26, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Nov 5, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 7, 2026·SEC

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CNO Frequently Asked Questions

CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
How fast is CNO Financial Group, Inc. growing?

CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO) grew revenue by 2.3% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is CNO profitable?

Yes. CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO) earned $417.6M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 9.2% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does CNO pay dividends?

Yes. CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO) pays a dividend that yields 1.22% at the current price, a moderate yield.

What is CNO's return on equity?

CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO) had a return on equity (ROE) of 16.6% over the trailing twelve months. That is above the market's typical 10-15%.

Industry Metrics
What is CNO Financial Group, Inc.'s combined ratio?

CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO) has a combined ratio of 93.5%. A ratio below 100% indicates underwriting profitability.

What if you invested $1,000 in CNO back in 2002?

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