CNO Financial Group Reports Strong Q2 2026 Results and Raises Earnings Guidance
CNO Financial Group, Inc. reported strong second-quarter results for 2026 on July 30, with net income of $126 million or $1.33 per diluted share. The company raised its full-year operating earnings per share guidance by 8% at the midpoint due to continued momentum and profitability improvements across business segments. Operating EPS grew 45% in Q2 compared to last year, with a return on equity of 10.9%, including an adjusted ROE of 13.1%. The company also reported record performance in several divisions, such as Worksite Division NAP and Annuity collected premiums. Gary C. Bhojwani, CEO, highlighted the consistent growth across business units with a track record extending to 16 consecutive quarters of insurance sales growth.
