Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) Director Sells $169,036.14 in Stock

Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) Director Perry Hines sold 3,237 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $52.22, for a total value of $169,036.14. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 25,118 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,311,661.96. This represents a 11.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website.

Horace Mann Educators Stock Up 0.2%

Shares of HMN opened at $49.52 on Friday. Horace Mann Educators Corporation has a 1 year low of $41.29 and a 1 year high of $55.56. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a current ratio of 0.08 and a quick ratio of 0.08. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $51.78 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $47.71. The firm has a market cap of $2.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.57 and a beta of 0.08.

Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The insurance provider reported $1.17 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.79 by $0.38. The firm had revenue of $443.50 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $321.70 million. Horace Mann Educators had a net margin of 10.15% and a return on equity of 14.08%. The business’s revenue was up 7.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.06 earnings per share. Horace Mann Educators has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.600-4.900 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Horace Mann Educators Corporation will post 4.78 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Horace Mann Educators Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 16th will be issued a dividend of $0.36 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 16th. This represents a $1.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. Horace Mann Educators’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 33.64%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Horace Mann Educators from a “buy (b+)” rating to a “buy (a-)” rating in a research note on Monday, June 15th. Zacks Research upgraded Horace Mann Educators from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, August 10th. Finally, Raymond James Financial reissued a “strong-buy” rating and issued a $59.00 target price on shares of Horace Mann Educators in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Strong Buy” and a consensus price target of $59.00.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Horace Mann Educators

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio purchased a new position in Horace Mann Educators during the 2nd quarter valued at about $33,000. Nykredit A S bought a new stake in shares of Horace Mann Educators in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $43,000. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC bought a new stake in shares of Horace Mann Educators in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $47,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Horace Mann Educators by 222.3% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 909 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $39,000 after buying an additional 627 shares during the period. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Horace Mann Educators during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $51,000. 99.28% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Horace Mann Educators

Horace Mann Educators Corporation, based in Springfield, Illinois, specializes in insurance and retirement solutions tailored to educators and school employees across the United States. Founded in 1945, the company partners with public school districts to deliver property and casualty insurance products—including auto, home and liability coverage—through a network of dedicated local agents. Its targeted approach focuses on understanding the unique needs and schedules of teachers, administrators and other school staff, distinguishing its services within the broader insurance market.

In addition to property and casualty offerings, Horace Mann provides life and disability insurance, annuities and retirement plan products designed to help educators plan for financial security beyond their teaching careers.