For its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30), CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE: CNO) has reported a -4% decline in E.P.S. from $1.54 a year ago to $1.48 in the current quarter. Relative to the consensus estimate of $0.73, this was a premium of $0.75. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $2.44 versus $6.05 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -60%.
Recent Price Action
CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE: CNO) stock declined by -1.5% on 11/6/23. The shares closed at $24.15. The stock has been strong relative to the market over the last nine months and has risen 7.3% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Reflecting future returns on capital that are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital, CNO is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
CNO Financial Group has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). This rating combines contradictory signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. CNO Financial Group has a slightly negative Appreciation Score of 35 but a good Power Rating of 72, producing the Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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