CNO Financial reports Q1 EPS 39c, consensus 93c

Reports Q1 revenue $1.029B, consensus $1B. Reports Q1 ROE 9.5%; Operating ROE 12.2%, excluding significant items; and Book value per share of $26.64 and book value per diluted share, excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss, of $38.98. “CNO is off to a strong start to 2026, building on the momentum from our excellent performance in 2025,” said Gary C. Bhojwani, CEO. “With 15 consecutive quarters of sales growth, we’re pleased with the consistent results we’re generating as we continue to grow earnings, improve profitability and reinvest in the business. Operating earnings per share grew 33% in the quarter, supported by strong performance across all areas of our business, including insurance product margin, investment results, fee income and capital management. Our results reflect the strength and resilience of our business model and our focus on the middle-income market. Disciplined execution will continue to drive our growth and create meaningful value for customers, associates and shareholders.”