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CNO Financial Group (CNO) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 7, 2026
CNO Financial Group (CNO) reported revenue of $1.0B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +3% from a year earlier and -10% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 12.6%, net earnings $37.7M (3.7% of revenue).
CNO Financial Group, Q1 2026: revenue $1.0B (+2% year over year), operating margin 12.6%, net earnings $37.7M, operating cash flow $149M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.0B | -10% | +3% |
| Operating profit | $130M | -25% | +24% |
| Net earnings | $37.7M | -59% | +75% |
| Operating cash flow | $149M | -24% | +9% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.0B in Q1 2026, up 3% year over year and down 10% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $0.13B, a 12.6% margin (up 2.2 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q1 2025, 99% reached operating profit, above the 10% margin then. Total costs grew 0% against revenue growth of 3%. Net earnings were $0.04B, up 75% year over year. The effective tax rate was 22.1%.
Operating cash flow was $0.15B (up 9% year over year), 395% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.08B of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items added $0.03B.
Questions
What was CNO Financial Group's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
CNO Financial Group (CNO) reported revenue of $1.0B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +3% from a year earlier and -10% from the quarter before.
Was CNO Financial Group profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $130M (12.6% of revenue) and net earnings $37.7M.