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CNO Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield

CNO has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 0.83 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.07%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.83
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.60%
Overall Dividend Rating 64.34%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.05%
Payout Ratio 15.7%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 98.33%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 6% (S&P 500: 14.8%)
Total Return 5y: 96.1% (S&P 500: 98.7%)

Top Dividend Payers in Life & Health Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
AEG 12,437 M 5.63% 15.1%
NN 19,172 M 5.66% 14.5%
PRU 37,725 M 4.84% 8.59%
MFC 59,118 M 3.55% 8.87%
LNC 7,662 M 5.26% 5.41%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
PRI 8,522 M 19.8% 100%
AFL 58,206 M 15.6% 94.3%
AEG 12,437 M 9.36% 74.4%
SLF 33,477 M 9.55% 98.2%
UNM 12,808 M 8.33% 95.0%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare CNO Dividends with its Peer-Group

AFL
Aflac
 2.68% Yield
AEG
Aegon
 5.63% Yield
SLF
Sun Life Financial
 4.29% Yield
NN
NN
 5.66% Yield
PRI
Primerica
 1.64% Yield
PRU
Prudential Financial
 4.84% Yield

CNO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-10 2025-12-10 2025-12-23 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
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% 0.56%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-09-22 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.64%
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%
2021-06-09 2021-06-10 2021-06-24 Quarterly 0.13 8.3% 0.51%
2021-03-09 2021-03-10 2021-03-24 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.48%
2020-12-09 2020-12-10 2020-12-24 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.52%
2020-09-09 2020-09-10 2020-09-24 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2020-06-09 2020-06-10 2020-06-24 Quarterly 0.12 9.1% N/A
2020-03-09 2020-03-10 2020-03-24 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2019-12-09 2019-12-10 2019-12-24 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2019-09-09 2019-09-10 2019-09-24 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2019-06-07 2019-06-10 2019-06-24 Quarterly 0.11 10% N/A
2019-03-08 2019-03-11 2019-03-25 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-12-07 2018-12-10 2018-12-24 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-09-07 2018-09-10 2018-09-24 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-06-08 2018-06-11 2018-06-25 Quarterly 0.1 11.1% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-03-23 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2017-12-08 2017-12-11 2017-12-26 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2017-09-08 2017-09-11 2017-09-25 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-06-23 Quarterly 0.09 12.5% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-24 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2016-12-23 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-09-23 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2016-06-08 2016-06-10 2016-06-24 Quarterly 0.08 14.3% N/A
2016-03-08 2016-03-10 2016-03-24 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2015-12-08 2015-12-10 2015-12-24 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2015-09-08 2015-09-10 2015-09-24 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2015-06-08 2015-06-10 2015-06-24 Quarterly 0.07 16.7% N/A
2015-03-06 2015-03-10 2015-03-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-12-08 2014-12-10 2014-12-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-09-08 2014-09-10 2014-09-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-06-06 2014-06-10 2014-06-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-03-24 Quarterly 0.06 100% N/A
2013-12-06 2013-12-10 2013-12-24 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2013-09-06 2013-09-10 2013-09-24 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A

CNO Dividend FAQ

CNO Financial Group (NYSE:CNO) operates through subsidiaries to sell a suite of insurance and financial products-Medicare supplement, Medicare Advantage, long-term care, life insurance, and various annuities-targeting middle-income pre-retirees and retirees in the United States. Distribution channels include phone, virtual platforms, online portals, and face-to-face agents, with a notable focus on voluntary benefits sold at workplaces and through membership groups. The firm’s brands-Bankers Life, Washington National, and Colonial Penn-cover everything from fixed indexed annuities to universal and whole-life policies.

What is the Dividend Yield of CNO?

As of December 2025, CNO`s dividend yield is 2.07%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.83 USD by the current share price of 40.18.

Does CNO pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, CNO paid a dividend of 0.83 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-10 and the payout was 0.17 USD.

How often does CNO pay dividends?

CNO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CNO has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-10.

CNO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CNO for the next 4 payments are between 0.169 (-0.6%) and 0.181 (+6.5%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will CNO pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.17 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for CNO Financial (CNO) is 2025-12-10.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CNO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for CNO Financial (CNO) is 2025-12-10.

What is the Dividend Growth of CNO?

CNO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.60% per year.
Strong growth: CNO's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CNO?

CNO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.05%. If you bought CNO's shares at 20.49 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.83 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.05% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CNO?

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.

Does CNO have a good Dividend Yield?

CNO`s 2.07% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CNO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CNO is 15.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CNO?

CNO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.34%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-11-19 02:40