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CNO Financial Group (CNO) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026
CNO Financial Group (CNO) reported revenue of $1.3B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +12% from a year earlier and +25% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 11.7%, net earnings $126M (9.8% of revenue).
CNO Financial Group, Q2 2026: revenue $1.3B (+12% year over year), operating margin 11.7%, net earnings $126M, operating cash flow $157M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.3B | +25% | +12% |
| Operating profit | $151M | +16% | +34% |
| Net earnings | $126M | +234% | +37% |
| Operating cash flow | $157M | +5% | +8% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.3B in Q2 2026, up 12% year over year and up 25% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $0.15B, a 11.7% margin (up 2.0 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 29% reached operating profit, above the 10% margin then. Total costs grew 9% against revenue growth of 12%. Net earnings were $0.13B, up 37% year over year. The effective tax rate was 21.2%.
Operating cash flow was $0.16B (up 8% year over year), 124% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.08B of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items used $0.05B.
Questions
What was CNO Financial Group's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
CNO Financial Group (CNO) reported revenue of $1.3B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +12% from a year earlier and +25% from the quarter before.
Was CNO Financial Group profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $151M (11.7% of revenue) and net earnings $126M.