CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO) Stock Price & Analysis
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO) closed at USD 54.58 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 1.92% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 53.55; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 53.57–54.59 on volume of 697,600 shares. Market capitalization is $5.05B, with a 52-week range of USD 38.35–57.59 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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Key facts (CNO)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold CNO (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (5 analysts), mean target USD 54.75 (range 52–57).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +44.0% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +135.6% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-29, EPS estimate USD 1.1, revenue estimate $1.01B.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (CNO)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold CNO. Change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Pzena | Pzena Investment Management | 0.37% | $124M | Reduced -1.2% |
Analysts (CNO)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 5 analysts; mean target USD 54.75 (low 52, high 57).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target raised | Market Perform | $53 → $57 |
| 2026-08-03 | Evercore ISI Group | Target raised | In-Line | $52 → $54 |
| 2026-07-13 | Evercore ISI Group | Target raised | In-Line | $48 → $52 |
| 2026-07-13 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target raised | Market Perform | $50 → $53 |
| 2026-07-10 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Buy → Hold | $53 → $55 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CNO)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +44.0% | +135.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +44.2% | +18.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.7% | 25.9% |
| Max drawdown | -11.0% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -33.8% (Jan 2022→Jul 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC)
| Price | USD 54.58 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.92% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 53.55 |
| Open | USD 54.09 |
| Day Range | USD 53.57 – 54.59 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 38.35 – 57.59 |
| Volume | 697,600 shares |
| Market Cap | $5.05B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (CNO)
Nexqual's technical model rates CNO "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 54.62 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 54.45) |
| MACD | -0.23 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CNO)
Wall Street analysts rate CNO "Hold" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 54.75 (range USD 52–57), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 54.75 |
| High Target | USD 57 |
| Low Target | USD 52 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 5 / 0 |
Earnings (CNO)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.1 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.01B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.26 vs est 0.97 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.05 vs est 0.93 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.47 vs est 1.21 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.29 vs est 0.92 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CNO)
| Total Revenue | $4.65B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +11.60% |
| Gross Margin | +38.71% |
| Operating Margin | +16.73% |
| Profit Margin | +6.02% |
| ROE | +10.93% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.76 |
| Current Ratio | 2.27 |
| Total Cash | $1.55B |
| Total Debt | $4.55B |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CNO)
Nexqual rates CNO Financial Group, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +0.9% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 39%, operating 17% |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $1.55B cash vs $4.55B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $676M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 11%, ROA 1.1% |
Ownership (CNO)
| Insider Ownership | +2.40% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +98.10% |
| Shares Outstanding | 92.52M |
| Float | 90.04M |
| Short % of Float | +4.12% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Leadership (CNO)
CNO Financial Group, Inc. is led by Gary Chandru Bhojwani (age 57), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Gary Chandru Bhojwani (age 57) |
|---|---|
| CFO & Executive VP | Paul Harrington McDonough (age 60) |
| President of Consumer Division | Scott Louis Goldberg (age 55) |
| Vice President of Finance & Administration | Doug Williams |
| Vice President of Investor Relations & Sustainability | Adam Auvil |
Major Backers & Investors (CNO)
Notable institutional backers of CNO Financial Group, Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, Franklin Resources, Inc., Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 7.31% |
| Franklin Resources, Inc. | 4.19% |
| Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. | 3.84% |
| LSV Asset Management | 3.31% |
| UNDISCOVERED MANAGERS Fd.S-Undiscovered Managers Behavioral Value Fd. | 3.09% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 2.91% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 20.62% |
| Vanguard Group | 19.69% |
| State Street | 4.49% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 3.66% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNW | Genworth Financial Inc | USD 8.94 | ▲ 0.56% |
| LNC | Lincoln National Corporation | USD 40.01 | ▼ 1.53% |
| PRI | Primerica, Inc. | USD 281.16 | ▲ 1.37% |
| JXN | Jackson Financial Inc. | USD 131.56 | ▲ 0.45% |
| BHF | Brighthouse Financial, Inc. | USD 48.7 | ▲ 1.64% |
| FG | F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. | USD 19.61 | ▲ 2.72% |
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