CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO) Stock Forecast
CNO analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.00 / 5 from 5 analysts
- Price target
- $54.75 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +0.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 2, 2026 EPS estimate $1.09
- 52-week range
- $39.50 – $56.75
CNO analyst ratings
5 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CNO price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CNO earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.10 | $1.09 | $1.11 | $1.29 | −14.5% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.74 | $4.70 | $4.78 | $4.40 | +7.8% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.06 | $4.91 | $5.15 | $4.74 | +6.8% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CNO revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.01B | $993.0M | $1.02B | −15.2% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.07B | $4.02B | $4.12B | −9.3% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.20B | $4.12B | $4.29B | +3.3% | 2 |
CNO EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CNO revenue: reported and forecast
CNO EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.06 | $1.09 | $1.09 | $1.09 | $1.10 | +4.0% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.43 | $4.67 | $4.67 | $4.67 | $4.74 | +7.1% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.94 | $5.03 | $5.03 | $5.03 | $5.06 | +2.4% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CNO earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CNO beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from CNO
5 analysts cover CNO Financial; their consensus rating is hold (3.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $54.75, 0.1% above the latest close of $54.71. Analysts expect earnings of $4.74 per share for 2026, +7.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $5.06 per share on revenue of $4.2 billion. CNO Financial beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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CNO forecast FAQ
What is CNO Financial's price target?
The average analyst price target for CNO Financial is $54.75, 0.1% above the latest close of $54.71.
Is CNO Financial a buy, hold or sell?
Of 5 analysts covering CNO Financial, 0 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 5 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is CNO Financial's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.74 per share for 2026 (range $4.70 to $4.78); for 2027 the estimate is $5.06.
What is CNO Financial's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $4.1 billion, growth of −9.3%; for 2027 it is $4.2 billion.
When does CNO Financial report earnings?
CNO Financial is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 2, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.09.
Does CNO Financial usually beat earnings estimates?
CNO Financial reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.