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CNO reported Third Quarter 2026 results. The stock moved +4.5% on the print.
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CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO) Q3 FY2026 earnings

October 30, 2026 · SharpeIQ Research Desk

Reported results

  • GAAP net income was $161.1 million, or $1.71 per diluted share, in 3Q26 compared to $23.1 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, in 3Q25.
  • Net operating income, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $179.1 million, or $1.90 per diluted share, in 3Q26 compared to $127.2 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, in 3Q25.
  • GAAP total revenues were $1,086.0 million in 3Q26 compared to $1,188.7 million in 3Q25.
  • GAAP book value per share was $25.34 as of September 30, 2026, compared to $27.24 as of September 30, 2025.
  • Book value per diluted share, excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $41.29 as of September 30, 2026, compared to $38.10 as of September 30, 2025.

Guidance

  • The company raised its 2026 operating earnings per share (EPS) guidance with the midpoint up 9% from prior guidance.

Notes

Significant items related to the comprehensive annual actuarial review had a $44.9 million net favorable impact on both net income and net operating income in 3Q26.

Price and volatility reaction

The stock moved +4.5% on the print. No front-expiry chain was on file, so there is no straddle expected move. 30-day ATM implied volatility moved -0.3 vol points across the event (constant-maturity series — not the front-week crush).

MeasureValueBasis
Close before release55.172026-10-29
Close after release57.672026-10-30
Realised move+4.5%close to close
30d ATM IV change-0.3 vol ptsconstant-maturity series, not the front expiry
Price and volatility reaction. Closes either side of the release. No front-expiry chain on file for a straddle expected move. SharpeIQ — listed option chain and price_history

Source

The figures above come from the earnings release the company filed with the SEC on 2026-10-29 (8-K, Item 2.02). Read the original filing on sec.gov.

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