CNO Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield
CNO has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 0.69 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Life & Health Insurance
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST MI Poste Italiane |
40,691 M | 8.05% | 25.34% |
| NN AS NN |
24,663 M | 5.35% | 12.67% |
| PRU NYSE Prudential Financial |
41,842 M | 5.32% | 6.50% |
| MFC NYSE Manulife Financial |
73,969 M | 3.87% | 8.35% |
| SLF NYSE Sun Life Financial |
45,630 M | 4.23% | 6.18% |
| STB OL Storebrand ASA |
9,079 M | 3.10% | 8.22% |
| FG NYSE F&G Annuities & Life |
3,866 M | 3.32% | 6.39% |
| PFG NASDAQ Principal Financial |
24,590 M | 3.63% | 5.70% |
| UNM NYSE Unum |
14,336 M | 2.40% | 8.10% |
| MET NYSE MetLife |
63,748 M | 2.84% | 4.32% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST MI Poste Italiane |
40,691 M | 28.02% | 100.0% |
| PRI NYSE Primerica |
10,179 M | 23.39% | 100.0% |
| AFL NYSE Aflac |
64,468 M | 13.54% | 100.0% |
| UNM NYSE Unum |
14,336 M | 11.80% | 100.0% |
| NN AS NN |
24,663 M | 11.80% | 100.0% |
| STB OL Storebrand ASA |
9,079 M | 11.69% | 100.0% |
| GL NYSE Globe Life |
14,443 M | 9.43% | 100.0% |
| MFC NYSE Manulife Financial |
73,969 M | 7.31% | 100.0% |
| CNO NYSE CNO Financial |
5,113 M | 6.79% | 100.0% |
| SLF NYSE Sun Life Financial |
45,630 M | 6.94% | 100.0% |
CNO Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 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% | N/A |
| 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% |
| 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-10 | 2021-09-24 | Quarterly | 0.13 | 0% | 0.56% |
CNO Dividend FAQ
As of August 2026, CNO's dividend yield is 1.64%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.69 USD by the current share price of 54.63.
As of August 2026, CNO paid a dividend of 0.69 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 0.179 (-0.6%) and 0.183 (+1.7%). 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 2026-09-10.
The next Ex-Dividend date for CNO Financial (CNO) is 2026-09-10.
CNO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.79% per year. Strong growth: CNO's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
CNO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.24%. If you bought CNO's shares at 21.27 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.69 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.24% 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 1.64% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of CNO is 15.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
CNO's Overall Dividend Rating is 60.15%. 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: 2026-08-11 02:52 UTC