CNO Financial Group Raises 2026 Guidance Following Strong Third Quarter Results
CNO Financial Group (NYSE: CNO) reported robust third-quarter 2026 financial results, characterized by a 47% increase in operating earnings per share (EPS). The company's net income reached $161 million ($1.71 per diluted share), bolstered by a $44.9 million favorable impact from annual actuarial reviews. Driven by consistent sales growth and improved profitability, CNO has raised its full-year 2026 operating EPS guidance midpoint by 9%. The company demonstrated operational strength with total new annualized premiums (NAP) growing for the 17th consecutive quarter. Additionally, CNO completed a third reinsurance transaction through its Bermuda affiliate, reinsuring approximately $270 million of inforce graded benefit life statutory reserves from Colonial Penn. This move aligns with the firm's strategic focus on middle-income households and capital management.
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