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CNO Financial Group (CNO) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026
CNO Financial Group (CNO) reported revenue of $1.1B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -9% from a year earlier and -15% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 20.3%, net earnings $161M (14.8% of revenue).
CNO Financial Group, Q3 2026: revenue $1.1B (-9% year over year), operating margin 20.3%, net earnings $161M, operating cash flow $242M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.1B | -15% | -9% |
| Operating profit | $220M | +46% | +35% |
| Net earnings | $161M | +28% | +597% |
| Operating cash flow | $242M | +55% | +22% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.1B in Q3 2026, down 9% year over year and down 15% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $0.22B, a 20.3% margin (up 6.6 points year over year). Total costs fell 16% while revenue fell 9%. Net earnings were $0.16B, up 597% year over year. The effective tax rate was 28.8%.
Operating cash flow was $0.24B (up 22% year over year), 150% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.08B of depreciation and amortization.
Questions
What was CNO Financial Group's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
CNO Financial Group (CNO) reported revenue of $1.1B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -9% from a year earlier and -15% from the quarter before.
Was CNO Financial Group profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $220M (20.3% of revenue) and net earnings $161M.