The chart below shows how CNO performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, CNO sees a -3.89% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +2.55% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.11%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
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Operating Earnings Increase: Operating earnings per diluted share were $1.11, up 26% and $0.94 or up 27% excluding significant items.
Sales Momentum and Growth: CNO posted our ninth consecutive quarter of strong sales momentum and our seventh consecutive quarter of growth in producing agent count.
Annualized Premium Increase: Total new annualized premium was up 1% across the enterprise.
Total NAP Increase: Excluding direct-to-consumer, total NAP was up 7%.
Consistent Rate Increase: Our new money rate exceeded 6% for a seventh consecutive quarter.
Negative
Operating Earnings Increase: Operating earnings per diluted share were $1.11, up 26% and $0.94 or up 27% excluding significant items.
Expense Ratio Analysis: The expense ratio was 18.8% in the quarter and 19.2% on a trailing 12-month basis.
Share Repurchase Acceleration: We deployed $90 million at excess capital on share repurchases in the quarter, accelerating our capital return in the wake of the debt issuance back in May.
Workforce Reduction Impact: The net effect was a 3% reduction in the workforce.
Severance and Outsourcing Costs: Severance and outsourcing transition costs, associated with these actions, totaled $8.3 million pre-tax and were reported as non-operating income in the quarter.
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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