CNO Financial Group (CNO) Stock Hits a Record High as Jefferies Upgrades to “Buy” — Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 15, 2025)
CNO Financial Group shares hit a record high near $43.40 on Monday, closing up about 4.9% after Jefferies upgraded the stock to “Buy” and raised its price target to $47. The move follows CNO’s updated profitability targets and recent strong quarterly results. Jefferies cited improving return on equity and growth in annuities as key factors.