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CNO 2Q26 results raise 2026 EPS guidance by 8%

Jul 30, 2026, 4:20 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Guidance raise and buyback signal higher endogenous profitability and prudent capital deployment, historically supportive of multiple expansion and near-term stock moves. Similar past moves include insurers’ upgrades and buybacks driving quick upside on earnings-driven catalysts.

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CNO Financial reported solid 2Q26 results, boosting full-year operating EPS guidance by 8% at the midpoint. The quarter saw net income of $126 million and net operating income of $120 million, with operating EPS up 45% QoQ and 39% year-to-date. Premium growth remained constructive (NAP +7%), aided by record Worksite and annuity activity, while capital allocation included a $60 million buyback and a strong balance sheet.

2Q26 net income $126m; NOI $120m; EPS $1.33/$1.26.
Raising 2026 operating EPS guidance by 8% at midpoint.
Operating EPS up 45% QoQ; up 39% YTD.
NAP up 7%; 16th consecutive quarter of sales growth.
Buyback $60m; 1.3m shares repurchased; 92.7m outstanding; $300.4m remaining

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