CNO Financial Group ( (CNO) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information CNO Financial Group presented to its investors.
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CNO Financial Group, Inc. is a company that provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits solutions primarily to middle-income Americans through its family of brands, including Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, Optavise, and Washington National.
CNO Financial Group reported its first quarter 2025 results, showcasing a solid start to the year with a focus on growth and improved profitability. Despite a decrease in net income due to market volatility, the company achieved a significant increase in net operating income, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing earnings and profitability.
Key financial highlights for the first quarter of 2025 include a 42% increase in operating earnings per share, excluding significant items, and a 12% rise in annuity collected premiums. The company’s consumer division health new annualized premiums grew by 9%, with Medicare Supplement NAP up by 24%. Additionally, CNO returned $116.8 million to shareholders and reported a book value per share of $25.33, with a 6% increase in book value per diluted share, excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss.
CNO Financial Group’s management remains optimistic about the company’s future, reaffirming its full-year 2025 and three-year return on equity guidance. Despite challenges such as deteriorating visibility into macroeconomic drivers, the company is confident in its ability to deliver growth and improve profitability, supported by favorable demographic trends and a resilient business model.