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CNO Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield

CNO has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 0.82 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.12%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.82
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.03%
Overall Dividend Rating 68.55%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.63%
Payout Ratio 16.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 98.53%

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: 16% (S&P 500: 17%)
Total Return 5y: 171.1% (S&P 500: 98.3%)

Top Dividend Payers in Life & Health Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
AEG 12,516 M 5.64% 18.1%
NN 18,858 M 6.83% 15.7%
PRU 38,527 M 4.92% 10.1%
PFG 17,536 M 4.66% 10.6%
MFC 52,043 M 4.05% 10.6%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
PRI 8,499 M 15.6% 100%
AFL 57,847 M 12.3% 99.9%
AEG 12,516 M 7.42% 77.7%
SLF 32,805 M 7.57% 98.3%
UNM 11,832 M 6.61% 96.3%

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

AEG
Aegon
 5.64% Yield
PFG
Principal Financial
 4.66% Yield
NN
NN
 6.83% Yield
PRU
Prudential
 4.92% Yield
SLF
Sun Life Financial
 4.26% Yield
UNM
Unum
 2.40% Yield

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

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-10 2025-09-10 2025-09-24 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
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% 0.72%
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
2013-06-06 2013-06-10 2013-06-24 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A

CNO Dividend FAQ

CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE:CNO) is a leading provider of health insurance, annuity, and life insurance products to middle-income Americans, particularly pre-retirees and retirees. The company operates through its subsidiaries, offering a range of products, including Medicare supplement, long-term care insurance, life insurance, and annuities, primarily through phone, online, and face-to-face interactions with agents.

What is the Dividend Yield of CNO?

As of August 2025, CNO`s dividend yield is 2.12%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.82 USD by the current share price of 39.47.

Does CNO pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, CNO paid a dividend of 0.82 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-10 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 2025-09-10.

Will CNO pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.17 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for CNO Financial (CNO) is 2025-09-10.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CNO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for CNO Financial (CNO) is 2025-09-10.

What is the Dividend Growth of CNO?

CNO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.03% 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 5.63%. If you bought CNO's shares at 14.56 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.82 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.63% 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 2.12% 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 16.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CNO?

CNO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.55%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CNO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CNO`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

CNO Financial`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -4.71% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has CNO Financial ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1997-02-12 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2000 100,098,100
2001 100,098,100
2002 100,098,100
2003 100,116,000 +0.02%
2004 151,058,000 +50.88%
2005 151,521,000 +0.31%
2006 150,936,000 -0.39%
2007 184,653,000 +22.34%
2008 184,754,000 +0.05%
2009 250,788,000 +35.74%
2010 251,121,000 +0.13%
2011 240,895,000 -4.07%
2012 246,761,000 +2.44%
2013 227,101,000 -7.97%
2014 206,943,000 -8.88%
2015 187,951,000 -9.18%
2016 175,173,000 -6.8%
2017 167,428,000 -4.42%
2018 165,890,000 -0.92%
2019 151,407,100 -8.73%
2020 140,387,000 -7.28%
2021 125,020,000 -10.95%
2022 116,653,000 -6.69%
2023 113,657,000 -2.57%
2024 106,144,000 -6.61%
2025 103,070,000 -2.9%

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: 2025-08-15 11:48