CNO Financial reports Q4 operating EPS $1.18, consensus 85c

Reports Q4 revenue $1.17B, consensus $934.05M. “CNO delivered strong earnings growth in the quarter and exceptional full-year operating performance,” said Gary Bhojwani, CEO. “Our diverse, integrated distribution generated four consecutive quarters of sales momentum, increased agent counts and record growth across multiple product categories. This high level of operating performance underscores the health and strength of our business model and will contribute to sustained profitable growth. Our capital position and free cash flow generation remained strong, enhanced by our new Bermuda reinsurance structure. We delivered solid earnings results in the year, driven by stable insurance product margins and improved investment portfolio yield. During 2023, we returned more than $230 million to shareholders. CNO enters 2024 with considerable sales momentum and a growing agent force amid favorable macro trends. We continue to prioritize strong capital management and profitable growth, which are the cornerstone of our commitment to deliver enduring value to our customers, associates, agents and shareholders.”