CNO
CNO Financial Group Inc
NYSE: CNO · FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE
$52.95
-1.07% today
Updated 2026-07-29
Market cap
$4.95B
P/E ratio
21.56
P/S ratio
1.10x
EPS (TTM)
$2.46
Dividend yield
1.27%
52W range
$35 – $54
Volume
0.8M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
59
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
6.7
Growth
B3.5
Quality
D5.0
Profitability
C+5.7
Valuation
C+4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
0.1
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$51.75
-2.27%
12-Month target
$40.43
-23.64%
Intrinsic (DCF)
—
Margin of safety
—
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $148.80M — positive
Risks
- Altman Z 0.12 — distress zone
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.58B | $4.15B | $4.45B | $4.49B | $4.51B |
| Net income | $630.60M | $276.50M | $404.00M | $229.30M | $37.70M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $2.46 |
| Free cash flow | $495.40M | $582.90M | $627.70M | $675.70M | $148.80M |
| Profit margin | 17.63% | 6.67% | 9.09% | 5.11% | 5.44% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
CNO Financial Group Inc trades at $52.95. representing a P/E of 21.56x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 59/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.12, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $4.51B. with profit margins at 5.44%.
Frequently asked questions
What is CNO Financial Group Inc's stock price?
CNO Financial Group Inc (CNO) trades at $52.95, on a P/E of 21.6x and a P/S of 1.1x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is CNO Financial Group Inc overvalued?
CNO Financial Group Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 59/100 (Grade C+), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read.
What is the price target of CNO Financial Group Inc (CNO)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $51.75, about 2.3% below the current $52.95. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is CNO Financial Group Inc's revenue?
CNO Financial Group Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $4.51B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
CNO Financial Group Inc's Altman Z-Score is 0.12, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorFINANCIAL SERVICES
IndustryINSURANCE - LIFE
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.10x
ROE9.83%
Beta0.82
50D MA$49.43
200D MA$43.54
Shares out0.09B
Float0.09B
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Avg volume0.8M
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