CNO Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield
CNO has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 0.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST MI Poste Italiane |
40,116 M | 8.05% | 25.84% |
| NN AS NN |
23,354 M | 5.35% | 12.99% |
| PRU NYSE Prudential Financial |
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| MFC NYSE Manulife Financial |
72,144 M | 3.65% | 9.34% |
| STB OL Storebrand ASA |
8,870 M | 3.10% | 8.60% |
| SLF NYSE Sun Life Financial |
44,299 M | 3.99% | 6.76% |
| FG NYSE F&G Annuities & Life |
3,018 M | 3.75% | 6.66% |
| UNM NYSE Unum |
15,011 M | 2.40% | 9.19% |
| PFG NASDAQ Principal Financial |
24,613 M | 3.38% | 6.26% |
| MET NYSE MetLife |
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST MI Poste Italiane |
40,116 M | 28.02% | 100.0% |
| PRI NYSE Primerica |
9,001 M | 23.54% | 100.0% |
| AFL NYSE Aflac |
57,795 M | 13.30% | 100.0% |
| UNM NYSE Unum |
15,011 M | 11.80% | 100.0% |
| NN AS NN |
23,354 M | 11.65% | 100.0% |
| STB OL Storebrand ASA |
8,870 M | 11.69% | 100.0% |
| GL NYSE Globe Life |
13,293 M | 9.43% | 100.0% |
| MFC NYSE Manulife Financial |
72,144 M | 7.79% | 100.0% |
| FG NYSE F&G Annuities & Life |
3,018 M | 7.55% | 100.0% |
| CNO NYSE CNO Financial |
5,091 M | 6.68% | 100.0% |
CNO Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | 2026-09-10 | 2026-09-24 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.33% |
| 2026-06-10 | 2026-06-10 | 2026-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.18 | +5.9% | 0.37% |
| 2026-03-10 | 2026-03-10 | 2026-03-24 | Quarterly | 0.17 | 0% | 0.42% |
| 2025-12-10 | 2025-12-10 | 2025-12-23 | Quarterly | 0.17 | 0% | 0.43% |
| 2025-09-10 | 2025-09-10 | 2025-09-24 | Quarterly | 0.17 | 0% | 0.43% |
| 2025-06-10 | 2025-06-10 | 2025-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.17 | +6.3% | 0.45% |
| 2025-03-10 | 2025-03-10 | 2025-03-24 | Quarterly | 0.16 | 0% | 0.41% |
| 2024-12-10 | 2024-12-10 | 2024-12-24 | Quarterly | 0.16 | 0% | 0.42% |
| 2024-09-10 | 2024-09-10 | 2024-09-24 | Quarterly | 0.16 | 0% | 0.49% |
| 2024-06-10 | 2024-06-10 | 2024-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.16 | +6.7% | 0.59% |
| 2024-03-07 | 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-22 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.56% |
| 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-08 | 2023-12-22 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.57% |
| 2023-09-07 | 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-22 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-23 | Quarterly | 0.15 | +7.1% | 0.64% |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-24 | Quarterly | 0.14 | 0% | 0.57% |
| 2022-12-08 | 2022-12-09 | 2022-12-23 | Quarterly | 0.14 | 0% | 0.62% |
| 2022-09-08 | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-23 | Quarterly | 0.14 | 0% | 0.78% |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.14 | +7.7% | 0.7% |
| 2022-03-09 | 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-24 | Quarterly | 0.13 | 0% | 0.55% |
| 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-24 | Quarterly | 0.13 | 0% | 0.56% |
CNO Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, CNO's dividend yield is 1.54%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.70 USD by the current share price of 55.57.
As of September 2026, CNO paid a dividend of 0.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-10 and the payout was 0.18 USD.
CNO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CNO has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-10.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CNO for the next payments are between 0.178 (-1.1%) and 0.19 (+5.6%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.32%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.18 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for CNO Financial (CNO) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for CNO Financial (CNO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
CNO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.68% per year. Strong growth: CNO's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
CNO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.47%. If you bought CNO's shares at 20.15 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.47% of your original purchase price.
CNO Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: CNO Financial has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
CNO's 1.54% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of CNO is 15.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
CNO's Overall Dividend Rating is 59.90%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
CNO Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-12 02:37 UTC