CNOFinancial Services · Insurance - LifeThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering CNO Financial Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $55 — +2.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 69 of 100 as at 14 Oct 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 (97): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Accruals (22): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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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 +2.7% 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.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CNO appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, CNO Financial Group, Inc. returned +35.7% against +17.5% 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 39% of US stocks
Cheaper than 67% of US stocks
Cheaper than 45% of US stocks
Cheaper than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 74% 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 $4.9B and an enterprise value of $7.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.6B. The latest quarter grew 11.6% 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: 18.5×; forward P/E: 10.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.35%, paying out 24% of earnings.
CNO Financial Group, Inc. employs 3,200 people — $1.5M of revenue per employee.
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Children's Hospital Los Angeles appointed Desiree Ritter as Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer following a national search. Ritter had served as interim CNO since July 2026.
Why it matters — The appointment is a leadership update at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, unrelated to CNO Financial Group, Inc.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted four insurance stocks—THG, CNO, RGA, and SLDE—as Treasury yields climb, noting that rising yields could support investment income for insurers. CNO is included among the companies in focus as rates rise.
Why it matters — A CNO watcher would care because rising Treasury yields could support CNO's investment income, a factor highlighted by this research note.
CNO Financial Group, Inc. presented at the KBW Insurance Conference 2026, with a transcript of the presentation published by Seeking Alpha. The item reports the company's participation in the industry conference.
Why it matters — A CNO watcher would care because the conference presentation offers insight into the company's positioning and messaging to the investment community.
Zacks Investment Research published an article examining whether value investors should consider buying CNO Financial Group (CNO) stock. The piece highlights the firm's focus on its Zacks Rank system, which prioritizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while also considering value, growth, and momentum trends.
Why it matters — The article draws attention to how CNO is evaluated through Zacks' stock-ranking methodology, which could influence how investors perceive its investment profile.
Zacks reports that CNO Financial's stock rose 3.46% over the past week. The article examines whether CNO has the qualities to be a top momentum stock pick for investors.
Why it matters — The article highlights CNO's recent price gain and evaluates its momentum characteristics, offering insight into how the stock is currently performing in the market.
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 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 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 (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +2.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks CNO Financial Group, Inc. 69 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 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 +35.7% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 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 (Business Wire, 6 Oct 2026): "Desiree Ritter, MHA, BSN, RN, NE-BC, Named Chief Nursing Officer at Children's Hospital Los Angeles". Children's Hospital Los Angeles appointed Desiree Ritter as Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer following a national search. Ritter had served as interim CNO since July 2026.
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
