CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) reported third-quarter 2026 results that came in ahead of expectations, with revenue of $1.1 billion versus an estimate of $1.0 billion. The company also posted stronger profitability, as net income attributable to common shareholders rose to $161.1 million, or $1.71 per diluted share.
Profitability improved sharply year over year, with operating profit climbing to $687.0 million. That was accompanied by a much higher net income figure and a solid earnings beat versus the $1.11 per share estimate. Shares rose 3.95% after the market close following the release.
Key balance sheet and cash flow metrics showed a mixed picture:
- Cash and cash equivalents increased to $1.4 billion.
- Cash from operating activities totaled $156.6 million.
- Total liabilities were $36.98 billion.
- Revenue declined year over year, but earnings growth more than offset the softer top line.
Note: This financials data is sourced from a third-party provider and has not been independently verified by Quiver.
CNO Financial Group, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
CNO Financial Group, Inc. insiders have traded $CNO stock on the open market 18 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 18 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $CNO stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- GARY C. BHOJWANI (Chief Executive Officer) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 86,048 shares for an estimated $4,429,456.
- KAREN J. DETORO (President, Worksite Division) has made 0 purchases and 5 sales selling 24,674 shares for an estimated $1,355,097.
- JEANNE L. LINNENBRINGER (Chief Operations Officer) has made 0 purchases and 4 sales selling 14,539 shares for an estimated $798,902.
- ROCCO F. III TARASI (Chief Marketing Officer) has made 0 purchases and 4 sales selling 15,757 shares for an estimated $772,595.
- JEREMY D. WILLIAMS (Chief Actuary) has made 0 purchases and 3 sales selling 8,782 shares for an estimated $487,321.
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard. You can access data on insider stock transactions through the Quiver Quantitative API insider transaction endpoint.
CNO Financial Group, Inc. Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 202 institutional investors add shares of CNO Financial Group, Inc. stock to their portfolio, and 138 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC added 1,175,283 shares (+77.3%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $59,915,927
- SIXTH STREET PARTNERS MANAGEMENT COMPANY, L.P. added 1,022,405 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $52,122,206
- ALLSPRING GLOBAL INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS, LLC removed 918,168 shares (-80.4%) from their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $46,808,204
- NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL INC. removed 738,163 shares (-39.1%) from their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $37,631,549
- JPMORGAN CHASE & CO added 680,052 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $34,669,050
- VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC removed 556,394 shares (-92.5%) from their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $28,364,966
- GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC added 361,808 shares (+29.7%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $18,444,971
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard. You can access data on hedge funds moves and 13F filings through the Quiver Quantitative API 13F endpoint.
CNO Financial Group, Inc. Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $CNO recently. We have seen 2 analysts offer price targets for $CNO in the last 6 months, with a median target of $49.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- Thomas Gallagher from Evercore ISI Group set a target price of $48.0 on 06/01/2026
- Ryan Krueger from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods set a target price of $50.0 on 05/05/2026
