CNO Financial Group Declares $0.17 Quarterly Dividend and Announces Virtual Annual Meeting Date

Rhea-AI Summary

CNO Financial Group (NYSE: CNO) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share, payable March 24, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business on March 10, 2026. The company set its virtual annual meeting for May 12, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET with record date March 16, 2026 for meeting participation.

Director Nina Henderson will retire at the conclusion of her current term at the annual meeting; following her retirement the board will comprise nine directors and nine current directors are nominated for re-election.

Positive

• Quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share declared, payable March 24, 2026
• Virtual annual meeting scheduled for May 12, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET to enable shareholder participation
• Board continuity preserved: nine current directors nominated for re-election after Nina Henderson retires

Negative

• None.

Key Figures

Quarterly dividend: $0.17 per share Dividend pay date: March 24, 2026 Dividend record date: March 10, 2026 +5 more

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Quarterly dividend $0.17 per share Declared Feb 11, 2026

Dividend pay date March 24, 2026 Quarterly dividend payment date

Dividend record date March 10, 2026 Shareholders of record eligible for dividend

Annual meeting time 8:00 a.m. ET Virtual annual meeting on May 12, 2026

Annual meeting date May 12, 2026 Virtual shareholder meeting via live webcast

Annual meeting record date March 16, 2026 Shareholders eligible to participate and vote

Board size post‑retirement 9 directors After Nina Henderson retires at close of annual meeting

Henderson board tenure 14 years Service on CNO’s Board since 2012

Market Reality Check

Price: $43.08 Vol: Volume 686,238 is 3% abov...

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$43.08 Last Close

Volume Volume 686,238 is 3% above the 20-day average of 666,507. normal

Technical Price $43.05 is trading above the 200-day MA at $39.52, near the 52-week high of $44.855.

Peers on Argus

Peers show mixed, mostly small moves (e.g., GNW 0.11, FG 0.5, PRI -1.29), sugges...

Peers show mixed, mostly small moves (e.g., GNW 0.11, FG 0.5, PRI -1.29), suggesting this dividend and governance update is more stock-specific than sector-driven.

Previous Conferences,dividends Reports

1 past event · Latest: Feb 13 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 1 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 13	Dividend & meeting	Positive	-0.1%	Declared quarterly dividend and set virtual annual meeting date.

Pattern Detected

Similar dividend/annual meeting news previously saw a very small negative move of -0.08%, indicating limited historical price impact.

Recent Company History

This announcement maintains CNO’s pattern of regular dividends and virtual annual meetings, following prior updates such as the $0.17 quarterly dividend declared for payment on December 23, 2025. Recent news flow has also included strong 4Q25 and full-year 2025 results, leadership promotions, and board refreshment. Historically, combined conference/dividend announcements, like the one on Feb 13, 2024, have produced only marginal share-price moves.

Historical Comparison

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Average Historical Move

Historical Analysis

Past conferences/dividends news led to an average move of -0.08%. Today’s modest 0.8% gain is slightly stronger but directionally consistent.

Typical Pattern

Dividend and virtual annual meeting announcements have recurred, with the per-share dividend rising from $0.15 in 2024 to $0.17 in later declarations.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement confirms CNO’s ongoing capital return via a $0.17 quarterly dividend and sets a vi...

Analysis

This announcement confirms CNO’s ongoing capital return via a $0.17 quarterly dividend and sets a virtual annual meeting for May 12, 2026. It also details planned board refreshment as Nina Henderson’s term concludes, leaving a nine‑member board. In context of recent earnings strength and prior dividend declarations, investors may monitor future dividend actions, board composition changes, and subsequent financial updates as key indicators of strategic and capital allocation priorities.

Key Terms

quarterly cash dividend

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quarterly cash dividend financial

"its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share"

A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.

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Director Nina Henderson to retire

CARMEL, Ind., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share on the company's common shares. The dividend will be payable March 24, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 10, 2026.

The company announced that its annual meeting of shareholders will be held via a virtual, live webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET on May 12, 2026. Holders of record at the close of business on March 16, 2026, will be able to participate in, vote and submit questions during the virtual meeting.

CNO also announced that Nina Henderson will retire from the company's Board of Directors at the conclusion of her current term, which ends upon the close of the annual meeting. Henderson joined CNO's Board in 2012 and she serves as Chair of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee and as a member of the Investment Committee.  

"Nina has been a valued presence on our Board for the past 14 years, strengthening CNO through her decades of experience in customer insights, business operations, human capital management and governance," said Board Chair Dan Maurer. "Her distinguished service reflects a deep commitment to CNO and our long-term success. On behalf of the Board and management team, we thank Nina for her many contributions and wish her continued success in her future endeavors."

Following Henderson's retirement, the CNO Board will be comprised of nine directors. The other nine current directors have been nominated for re-election at the annual meeting. 

About CNO Financial Group
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) secures the future of middle-income America. CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities and financial services through our family of brands, including Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, Optavise and Washington National. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and $38.8 billion in total assets. Our 3,300 associates, 5,000 exclusive agents and more than 7,000 independent partner agents guide individuals, families and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.

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FAQ

What dividend did CNO (NYSE: CNO) declare on February 11, 2026?

CNO declared a $0.17 per share quarterly cash dividend. According to the company, the dividend is payable March 24, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 10, 2026.

When is CNO's virtual annual meeting and who can participate?

CNO will hold a virtual annual meeting on May 12, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET. According to the company, holders of record at the close of business on March 16, 2026 may participate, vote and submit questions during the webcast.

What is the record date for CNO shareholders to receive the March 24, 2026 dividend?

The record date for the dividend is March 10, 2026. According to the company, shareholders on record at the close of business that day will receive the $0.17 per share cash dividend on March 24, 2026.

Who is leaving CNO's board and when will the retirement take effect?

Nina Henderson will retire from CNO's board at the conclusion of her current term. According to the company, her retirement becomes effective upon the close of the annual meeting on May 12, 2026.

How will CNO's board composition change after the May 12, 2026 meeting?

Following the meeting and Henderson's retirement, the board will consist of nine directors. According to the company, the other nine current directors have been nominated for re-election at the annual meeting.