CNOFinancial Services · Insurance - LifeThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering CNO Financial Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $55 — -4.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 69 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores CNO Financial Group, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (98): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Value (21): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CNO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −4.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $52 → $54 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | $53 → $57 |
| 13 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $48 → $52 |
| 13 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 13 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | $50 → $53 |
| 13 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 10 July 2026 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 10 July 2026 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Hold | $53 → $55 |
| 1 June 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Upgrade | In-Line | — |
| 5 May 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Reinstates | Market Perform | $46 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 23 Dec 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 9 Oct 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 2 Apr 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 12 Feb 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 10 Feb 2025 | Piper Sandler | Reiterates | Overweight | — |
| 10 Feb 2025 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 Jan 2025 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
CNO appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, CNO Financial Group, Inc. returned +41.9% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 46% of US stocks
Cheaper than 65% of US stocks
Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
Cheaper than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 17% of US stocks
Higher than 96% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 73% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
CNO Financial Group, Inc. has a market value of $5.3B and an enterprise value of $8.5B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.6B. The latest quarter shrank 8.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $279.6M, a 6.0% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.91.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $698.9M.
CNO Financial Group, Inc. spent $255.0M on share buybacks and $66.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 14.8×; forward P/E: 11.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.25%, paying out 24% of earnings.
CNO Financial Group, Inc. employs 3,200 people — $1.5M of revenue per employee.
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CNO Financial Group held its third-quarter 2026 earnings conference call on October 30, 2026. The excerpt lists company executives and participating analysts but provides no discussion of results.
Why it matters — The transcript identifies the participants and timing of the call, but the provided excerpt contains no financial or operating details for CNO watchers to assess.
CNO Financial Group reported third-quarter operating earnings per diluted share of $1.90, up 47% from the prior-year period, citing higher insurance product margins and investment income. It raised its full-year operating EPS guidance to $5.05–$5.15.
Why it matters — The quarterly results and higher full-year guidance provide CNO watchers with an updated view of operating performance and outlook.
CNO Financial reported quarterly earnings of $1.90 per share, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.09. Earnings were $0.96 per share in the year-ago quarter.
Why it matters — The results show CNO exceeded the consensus earnings estimate, a key quarterly performance update for investors tracking the company.
CNO Financial Group reported its third-quarter 2026 results and raised its 2026 operating EPS guidance, with the midpoint 9% above its prior guidance.
Why it matters — The higher operating EPS guidance is a key update for investors tracking CNO’s earnings outlook.
CNO Financial Group is scheduled to report third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 29, after the market closes. The Zacks Consensus Estimate calls for earnings of $1.09 per share on revenue of $993 million.
Why it matters — CNO watchers may follow the report to compare the company’s results with these consensus estimates.
The 5 Wall Street analysts covering CNO Financial Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $55, with estimates ranging from $52 to $57. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 5 analysts covering CNO Financial Group, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks CNO Financial Group, Inc. 69 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, CNO Financial Group, Inc. ranks 69 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies -4.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks CNO Financial Group, Inc. 69 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering CNO Financial Group, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CNO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $52 to $57 over the next 12 months.
CNO Financial Group, Inc. returned +41.9% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
CNO Financial Group, Inc. is a U.S.-based insurance holding company that provides life insurance, health insurance, annuities, and related financial services for middle-income pre-retiree and retired Americans.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 30 Oct 2026): "CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". CNO Financial Group held its third-quarter 2026 earnings conference call on October 30, 2026. The excerpt lists company executives and participating analysts but provides no discussion of results.
CNO Financial Group, Inc. is a U.S.-based insurance holding company that provides life insurance, health insurance, annuities, and related financial services for middle-income pre-retiree and retired Americans. CNO Financial Group serves customers through its family of brands, including Bankers Life, Washington National, and Colonial Penn, offering products such as Medicare supplement coverage, supplemental health insurance, long-term care insurance, and retirement-focused annuities. The company distributes its products through exclusive agents, independent partner agents, direct marketing, and digital channels, supporting individuals and families with protection for health, income, and retirement needs. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, CNO Financial Group plays a significant role in the U.S. life and health insurance market, where it focuses on personal financial protection and retirement security.
CEO Mr. Gary Chandru Bhojwani · 3,200 employees · United States · https://www.cnoinc.com
