CNO Financial Group Inc (CNO)

CNO Financial Group Inc is a NYSE-listed common stock company in the Financials sector, operating through subsidiaries that develop, market, and administer insurance and related financial products in the United States. Its offerings are aimed primarily at middle-income pre-retiree and retired Americans and include Medicare supplement, supplemental health, long-term care, life insurance, and annuity products. The company also provides Medicare Advantage plans and sells voluntary benefit life and health insurance to businesses, associations, and membership groups, often through workplace-based distribution.

CNO’s product portfolio includes fixed indexed annuities, fixed interest annuities, single-premium deferred and immediate annuities, universal life, interest-sensitive life, and traditional life policies such as whole life, graded benefit life, term life, and single premium whole life. It markets products under the Bankers Life, Washington National, and Colonial Penn brands. Founded in 1979, CNO Financial Group is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-CNO
$52.12
-1.1% Downside
Fair
$51.75
-1.8% Downside
Fair
Good
0.72
1.4%
July 30, 2026
20.0x
2.0x
1.1x
4.95 B
8.083 B
46.5%
97.3%
0.5
27.0%
280.2%
Valuation • Fair Value

CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$52.12

Estimated downside of 1.1% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$29.18

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$62.28

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$45.36

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$51.75

Analysts imply downside of 1.8%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

4.513 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

4.051 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

959.8 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

883.9 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

6

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

NM

Forensic accounting screen.

Altman Z-Score

0.5

Lower score that deserves closer risk review.

FCF / Net Income

280.2%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 30, 2026

Days to Earnings

9

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

1.4%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

0.72

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

27.0%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Buy

The daily technical read for CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO) has a Hold consensus, with 0 buy, 5 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 0
Hold 5
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$52.12
Estimated downside 1.1%
Valuation Rating
Near Fair Value
Price is close to fair value
Analyst Target
$51.75
Implied downside 1.8%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO) is $52.12. This implies an estimated downside of 1.1% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock is trading close to its estimated fair value.

The available analyst price target for CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO) is $51.75. The analyst target implies estimated downside of 1.8%.

The current financial health read for CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO) is July 30, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 1.4%, upcoming dividend amount is 0.72.

The current P/E ratio listed for CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO) is 20.0x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for CNO Financial Group Inc is 4.95 B.

The current enterprise value listed for CNO Financial Group Inc is 8.083 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for CNO Financial Group Inc is NYSE-CNO, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE-CNO) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for CNO Financial Group Inc is 46.5%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for CNO Financial Group Inc is 97.3%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.