Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.68
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
28.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
13 years
CNO Dividend Income Check
Safety
28.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.1% and trend is rising.
CNO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$0.68
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout28.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout9.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR6.8%
5Y CAGR7.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield7.8%
Total Shareholder Yield9.3%
1Y Total Return23.7%
5Y Total Return85.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,57610Y ago$27,41220Y ago$21,808
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CNO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
CNO Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
CNO Financial Group, Inc. distributes 28.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 9.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CNO has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.8% and 5-year CAGR of 7.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CNO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 7.8% buyback yield, 9.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 85.8%, with dividends contributing 11.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $27,412 today.
CNO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.00
Avg/Payment$0.1500
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026Latest | $0.1700 | — | 1.67% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 1.64% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 1.68% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $0.1700 | ↑ +6.3% | 1.71% | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.1600 | — | 1.66% | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.1600 | — | 1.67% | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | $0.1600 | — | 1.91% | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.1600 | ↑ +6.7% | 2.24% | Jun 24, 2024 |
CNO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
28.9% payout
Streak
13Y
7.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.3%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNOCNO Financial Group,… | $4.3B | 1.5% | 28.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
 GLGlobe Life Inc. | $12.1B | 0.7% | 7.4% | 23 | Sustainable |
 FGF&G Annuities & Life… | $4.0B | 3.1% | 18.9% | 3 | Sustainable |
 CRBGCorebridge Financial… | $13.0B | 3.3% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 PFGPrincipal Financial … | $21.9B | 3.0% | 57.7% | 17 | Sustainable |
3rd  LNCLincoln National Cor… | $6.4B | 4.7% | 9.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  RLIRLI Corp. | $4.6B | 5.2% | 59.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 METMetLife, Inc. | $52.8B | 2.7% | 34.5% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  PRUPrudential Financial… | $34.9B | 5.5% | 53.9% | 8 | Sustainable |
CNO Annual Dividend History (2002–2026)
25 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.17 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $0.67 | 6.3% | 4 | $2.35 | 28.5% | 3.51x | 3.1% |
| 2024 | $0.63 | 6.8% | 4 | $3.74 | 16.8% | 5.94x | 2.9% |
| 2023 | $0.59 | 7.3% | 4 | $2.40 | 24.6% | 4.07x | 2.7% |
| 2022 | $0.55 | 7.8% | 4 | $5.36 | 10.3% | 9.75x | 2.5% |
| 2021 | $0.51 | 8.5% | 4 | $3.36 | 15.2% | 6.59x | 2.4% |
| 2020 | $0.47 | 9.3% | 4 | $2.11 | 22.3% | 4.49x | 2.2% |
| 2019 | $0.43 | 10.3% | 4 | $2.61 | 16.5% | 6.07x | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $0.39 | 11.4% | 4 | $-1.90 | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2017 | $0.35 | 12.9% | 4 | $1.02 | 34.3% | 2.91x | 1.6% |
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Start ComparisonCNO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CNO stock.
How much dividend does CNO pay per share?
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.68 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CNO's next ex-dividend date?
CNO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CNO typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CNO's dividend safe?
CNO's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +28.9% and FCF payout ratio of +9.4%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CNO a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, CNO Financial Group, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CNO pay dividends?
CNO Financial Group, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.68 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CNO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CNO five years ago would be worth approximately $18,576 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CNO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CNO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.