The earnings call was predominantly positive, highlighting strong growth in operating earnings, record annuity premiums, and continued expansion in the producing agent count. Despite some challenges in the D2C marketing and pressure on fixed indexed annuity margins, the company raised its full-year guidance, reflecting confidence in its ongoing performance.
Company Guidance
During the CNO Financial Group's Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Call, the company reported a strong performance across various metrics, showcasing its stable financial health and strategic growth initiatives. Operating earnings per diluted share reached $1.11, marking a 26% increase, with total new annualized premiums rising by 1% and 7% when excluding direct-to-consumer channels. The company's book value per diluted share, excluding AOCI, increased by 6% to $35.84. CNO's Medicare Supplement NAP grew by 15%, while Medicare Advantage policies saw a 26% uptick. Annuity collected premiums hit a record with a 25% rise, and brokerage and advisory client assets surged by 35% to $3.9 billion. The company also maintained a robust capital position, with a consolidated risk-based capital ratio of 388% and available Holdco liquidity of $453 million, leading to an upward revision of the full-year guidance for operating earnings per share to between $3.50 and $3.60.
Strong Operating Earnings Growth
Operating earnings per diluted share were $1.11, up 26% from the previous year.
Record Annuity Premiums
Annuity collected premiums posted record results, up 25% for the quarter.
Growth in Producing Agent Count
Producing agent count was up 5%, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of growth.
Strong Investment Income
Total investment income was up 7% for both the quarter and year-to-date.
Raising Full-Year Guidance
Guidance for operating earnings per share is raised to between $3.50 and $3.60, a midpoint increase of 11%.
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CNO Financial (CNO) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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CNO Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Oct 31, 2024
$34.26
$35.77
+4.41%
Jul 29, 2024
$30.72
$34.01
+10.71%
Apr 29, 2024
$26.49
$25.94
-2.08%
Feb 06, 2024
$26.16
$26.90
+2.83%
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FAQ
When does CNO Financial (CNO) report earnings?
CNO Financial (CNO) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 11, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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