Quarterly ResultApr 30, 2026, 04:37 PM
CNO Q1 Operating EPS $1.05, up 33%; NAP +11%
AI Summary
CNO Financial Group reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with net operating income reaching $101 million, or $1.05 per diluted share, a 33% increase year-over-year. Net income was $38 million, or $0.39 per diluted share. The company achieved an 11% increase in total new annualized premiums and a 24% rise in Medicare policies sold, reflecting consistent sales momentum and disciplined execution across its diversified products and distribution channels. CNO also returned $77 million to shareholders through $60 million in share repurchases and $17.1 million in common stock dividends.
Key Highlights
- Operating EPS $1.05, up 33% YoY.
- Net operating income $101 million, up 25% YoY.
- Total new annualized premiums (NAP) increased 11%.
- Total Medicare policies sold rose 24%.
- Operating return on equity (ROE) was 12.2%, excluding significant items.
- Repurchased $60 million of common stock (1.4 million shares).
- Paid $17.1 million in common stock dividends.
- Book value per diluted share, excluding AOCI, was $38.98.