CNO Financial Group (CNO) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
CNO Stock Forecast
CNO Financial Group (CNO) stock forecast, based on 17 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $46.67, with a high of $50.00 and a low of $43.00. This represents a 17.35% increase from the last price of $39.77.
CNO Stock Rating
CNO Financial Group stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 17 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 7 Buy (41.18%), 9 Hold (52.94%), 1 Sell (5.88%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).
Hold
CNO Price Target Upside V Benchmarks
| Type | Name | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | CNO Financial Group | 17.35% |
| Sector | Financial Services Stocks | 14.67% |
| Industry | Life Insurance Stocks | 23.69% |
Price Target Trends
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Avg Price Target | $43.00 | $46.67 | $46.67 |
| Last Closing Price | $39.77 | $39.77 | $39.77 |
| Upside/Downside | 8.12% | 17.35% | 17.35% |
Ratings Trends
| Date | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar, 26 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 5 |
| Feb, 26 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 5 |
| Jan, 26 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 5 |
| Dec, 25 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | - | 6 |
| Nov, 25 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | - | 6 |
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Evercore ISI | $43.00 | $42.96 | 0.09% | 8.12% | |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Piper Sandler | $50.00 | $43.48 | 15.00% | 25.72% | |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Suneet Kamath | Jefferies | $47.00 | $41.24 | 13.97% | 18.18% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | John Barnidge | Piper Sandler | $37.00 | $32.65 | 13.32% | -6.97% |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Thomas Gallagher | Evercore ISI | $29.00 | $34.32 | -15.50% | -27.08% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | John Barnidge | Piper Sandler | $31.00 | $27.56 | 12.48% | -22.05% |
| Apr 16, 2024 | John Barridge | Piper Sandler | $29.00 | $25.21 | 15.03% | -27.08% |
| May 03, 2022 | Morgan Stanley | $27.00 | $24.12 | 11.94% | -32.11% |
Analyst Rating Forecasts
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Evercore ISI | Underperform | Underperform | hold |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Jefferies | Hold | Buy | upgrade |
| Jan 22, 2025 | BMO Capital | Market Perform | initialise | |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Sandler O'Neil | Underperform | Underperform | hold |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| Jul 31, 2024 | RBC Capital | Outperform | Outperform | hold |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Evercore ISI | Underperform | Underperform | hold |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Jefferies | Hold | Hold | hold |
Financial Forecast
EPS Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $3.43 | $5.45 | $2.44 | $3.81 | $2.35 | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $2.54 | $2.31 | $2.78 | $3.74 | $3.80 | $4.15 | $4.50 |
| High Forecast | $2.61 | $2.37 | $2.86 | $3.76 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.64 |
| Low Forecast | $2.46 | $2.27 | $2.73 | $3.71 | $3.73 | $3.96 | $4.39 |
| Surprise % | 35.04% | 135.93% | -12.23% | 1.87% | -38.16% | - | - |
Revenue Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $4.12B | $3.58B | $4.15B | $4.45B | $4.49B | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $3.65B | $3.62B | $3.65B | $3.78B | $3.91B | $4.02B | $4.25B |
| High Forecast | $3.73B | $3.70B | $3.68B | $3.87B | $4.02B | $4.02B | $4.25B |
| Low Forecast | $3.56B | $3.56B | $3.62B | $3.71B | $3.84B | $4.02B | $4.25B |
| Surprise % | 12.95% | -1.26% | 13.67% | 17.52% | 14.68% | - | - |
Net Income Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $570.30M | $630.60M | $276.50M | $404.00M | $229.30M | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $348.29M | $414.68M | $276.50M | $430.36M | $436.42M | $478.44M | $519.84M |
| High Forecast | $417.95M | $497.61M | $331.80M | $433.25M | $443.92M | $500.89M | $534.46M |
| Low Forecast | $278.64M | $331.74M | $221.20M | $427.47M | $428.93M | $455.98M | $505.22M |
| Surprise % | 63.74% | 52.07% | - | -6.12% | -47.46% | - | - |