CNO
CNO Financial Group
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NYSE: CNO
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Sep 10, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.22%
Payout ratio: 15.7%
CNO Financial Group's most recent dividend was on Sep 10, 2026 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.18 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $0.7 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.21% based on its recent close price.
CNO dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
CNO Financial Group Dividend yield
CNO has a dividend yield of 1.21% 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 2.46%, CNO Financial Group's dividend yield is 51% lower. Historically CNO's dividend yield has averaged at 2.1% in the last 5 years, which is more than the current one.
CNO 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 6% for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 41% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 25%.
CNO Financial Group Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | $0.18 | 1.27% |
| Jun 10, 2026 | $0.18 | 1.39% |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $0.17 | 1.67% |
| Dec 10, 2025 | $0.17 | 1.64% |
| Sep 10, 2025 | $0.17 | 1.68% |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $0.17 | 1.71% |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.16 | 1.66% |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.16 | 1.67% |
| 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 15.7% 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 31%, CNO Financial Group's payout ratio is 49% 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 | 4.31% | $1.8 | 10.8% |
| PFG Principal Financial Group Inc | 2.88% | $3.25 | 35.6% |
| UNM Unum Group | 2.44% | $1.93 | 136.9% |
| MET Metlife Inc | 2.3% | $2.35 | 30.3% |
| AFL Aflac Inc | 1.9% | $2.41 | 35.1% |
| RGA Reinsurance Group Of America Inc | 1.38% | $3.77 | 14.4% |
| AIZ Assurant Inc | 1.35% | $4.32 | 20.1% |
| CNO CNO Financial Group Inc | 1.22% | $0.7 | 15.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does CNO Financial Group pay a dividend?
Yes, CNO Financial Group has been paying dividends for the last 14 years.
When was CNO's last dividend?
CNO Financial Group's last regular dividend was on Sep 10, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.18 per share.
How much dividend does CNO Financial Group pay (per share)?
CNO's annualized dividend per share is $0.7.
What is CNO Financial Group's dividend yield?
Currently CNO Financial Group's dividend yield is 1.21%.
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 15.7%.
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.