CNO CNO Financial Group dividend history, payout ratio & dates
CNO Financial Group's most recent dividend was on Sep 10, 2024 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.16 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $0.62 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.57% based on its recent close price.
Key dates
- CNO last dividend date: Sep 10, 2024
CNO dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
CNO has a dividend yield of 1.57% which is lower than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 2.58%, CNO Financial Group's dividend yield is 39% lower. Historically CNO's dividend yield has averaged at 2.4% in the last 5 years, which is more than the current one.
Dividend history
CNO Financial Group has been paying dividends since 2012. CNO has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 7% for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 53% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 30%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2024 | $0.16 | 1.91% |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.16 | 2.24% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $0.15 | 2.25% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.15 | 2.24% |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $0.15 | 2.51% |
| Jun 8, 2023 | $0.15 | 2.43% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $0.14 | 2.37% |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $0.14 | 2.43% |
| Sep 8, 2022 | $0.14 | 2.9% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | $0.14 | 2.71% |
| Mar 9, 2022 | $0.13 | 2.22% |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $0.13 | 2.15% |
| Sep 9, 2021 | $0.13 | 2.15% |
| Jun 9, 2021 | $0.13 | 1.94% |
| Mar 9, 2021 | $0.12 | 1.9% |
| Dec 9, 2020 | $0.12 | 2.01% |
| Sep 9, 2020 | $0.12 | 2.75% |
| Jun 9, 2020 | $0.12 | 2.69% |
| Mar 9, 2020 | $0.11 | 3.12% |
| Dec 9, 2019 | $0.11 | 2.43% |
| Sep 9, 2019 | $0.11 | 2.77% |
| Jun 7, 2019 | $0.11 | 2.53% |
| Mar 8, 2019 | $0.1 | 2.44% |
| Dec 6, 2018 | $0.1 | 2.32% |
| Sep 7, 2018 | $0.1 | 1.79% |
| Jun 8, 2018 | $0.1 | 1.87% |
| Mar 8, 2018 | $0.09 | 1.63% |
| Dec 8, 2017 | $0.09 | 1.38% |
| Sep 8, 2017 | $0.09 | 1.57% |
| Jun 7, 2017 | $0.09 | 1.65% |
| Mar 8, 2017 | $0.08 | 1.57% |
| Dec 7, 2016 | $0.08 | 1.68% |
| Sep 7, 2016 | $0.08 | 1.88% |
| Jun 8, 2016 | $0.08 | 1.46% |
| Mar 8, 2016 | $0.07 | 1.57% |
| Dec 8, 2015 | $0.07 | 1.37% |
| Sep 8, 2015 | $0.07 | 1.45% |
| Jun 8, 2015 | $0.07 | 1.39% |
| Mar 6, 2015 | $0.06 | 1.42% |
CNO Financial Group dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
CNO has a payout ratio of 24.5% which is lower than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 44%, CNO Financial Group's payout ratio is 44% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CNO dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNC Lincoln National Corp | 5.17% | $1.8 | 118.4% |
| PFG Principal Financial Group Inc | 3.29% | $2.79 | N/A |
| MET Metlife Inc | 2.53% | $2.16 | 43.3% |
| UNM Unum Group | 2.08% | $1.57 | 17% |
| AFL Aflac Inc | 1.79% | $2 | 29.8% |
| CNO CNO Financial Group Inc | 1.57% | $0.62 | 24.5% |
| RGA Reinsurance Group Of America Inc | 1.52% | $3.48 | 31.5% |
| AIZ Assurant Inc | 1.28% | $2.88 | 20.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does CNO Financial Group pay a dividend?
Yes, CNO Financial Group has been paying dividends for the last 12 years.
When was CNO's last dividend?
CNO Financial Group's last regular dividend was on Sep 10, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.16 per share.
How much dividend does CNO Financial Group pay (per share)?
CNO's annualized dividend per share is $0.62.
What is CNO Financial Group's dividend yield?
Currently CNO Financial Group's dividend yield is 1.57%.
How often does CNO Financial Group pay dividends?
CNO Financial Group pays dividends quarterly.
What is CNO Financial Group's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of CNO Financial Group is 24.5%.
Does CNO Financial Group pay a good dividend?
CNO Financial Group's dividend yield is less than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.