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CNOCNO Financial Group, Inc.
$42.94
Analysis updated: Jan 14, 2026

Investment Thesis

CNO is a market laggard (RS 61/99, Top 39%) with weak fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

+394%
Q4'24
$1.58
-87%
Q1'25
$0.13
-16%
Q2'25
$0.89
-97%
Q3'25
$0.00
Earnings Growing

Price Structure

Aligned Uptrend
Price
$42.94
50 DMA
$41.55
100 DMA
$40.53
150 DMA
$39.46
200 DMA
$39.21
Alignment Score: 4/4✓ Confirmed Uptrend

CNO Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED

RS Rating 61/99 is in Bottom 61% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
61 (Top 39%)>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
-97%>25% Qtr YoY
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOTAt pivot or near breakout

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on CNO, we need:

Twin Engines Dashboard

Technical Health

RS Rating
61/99
Top 39% (Need 80+)
Trend
Aligned Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
60
BULLISH
VCP Setup
HOT
Score: 7/9
Volume
519K
-20% vs avg
From Entry
+0.2%
$42.87

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
-97%
Declining
EPS 3Y CAGR
+4%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+5%
WEAK
F-Score
6/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
17%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
47/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Running

Broke out 1 month ago — now +0.2% from entry.

Trail stop at $42.87 (21 EMA or entry). Add on pullback to $43.13 - $42.73 (10-21 EMA).

Breakout Date2025-12-1530 days ago
Entry Price$42.87+0.2% since
Pullback Zone$43.13 - $42.73 (10-21 EMA)Re-entry levels
Trail Stop$42.87Breakeven or 21 EMA
Breakout Quality5/10🔥 Volume surge

If/Then Playbook

IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • 20 DMA$43.04+0.2%
  • 52W High$44.19+2.9%
  • Pivot$44.19+2.9%
Current$42.94

Support

  • 50 DMA$41.55-3.2%
  • 200 DMA$39.21-8.7%
  • 52W Low$34.63-19.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CNO stock a buy now?

CNO is a market laggard (RS 61/99, Top 39%) with weak fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

What is the buy point for CNO?

CNO broke out at $42.87 recently and is flat. Still early - monitor for follow-through confirmation.

What is CNO's RS Rating?

CNO has an RS Rating of 61/99, meaning it's in the Top 39% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.