Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Sells Off Shares of Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN)

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently sold shares of Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN). In a filing disclosed on February 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Horace Mann Educators stock on January 5th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

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• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (OTCMKTS:MHVYF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Leonardo (OTCMKTS:FINMF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) on 1/30/2026.

Horace Mann Educators Stock Up 0.2%

HMN stock traded up $0.10 on Friday, reaching $43.10. 225,356 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 253,357. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $44.36 and a 200-day simple moving average of $44.94. The company has a market cap of $1.75 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.05 and a beta of 0.06. Horace Mann Educators Corporation has a one year low of $38.76 and a one year high of $48.33. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a current ratio of 0.12 and a quick ratio of 0.10.

Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The insurance provider reported $1.21 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.18 by $0.03. Horace Mann Educators had a return on equity of 13.92% and a net margin of 9.53%.The business had revenue of $317.20 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $447.00 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.68 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Horace Mann Educators has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.200-4.500 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Horace Mann Educators Corporation will post 3.87 earnings per share for the current year.

Horace Mann Educators Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Investors of record on Monday, December 15th were paid a $0.35 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 15th. This represents a $1.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.2%. Horace Mann Educators’s dividend payout ratio is presently 35.90%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Henry Wade Reece sold 1,316 shares of Horace Mann Educators stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $45.27, for a total transaction of $59,575.32. Following the sale, the director owned 39,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,765,575.27. This trade represents a 3.26% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO Marita Zuraitis sold 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $45.35, for a total value of $226,750.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 283,788 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,869,785.80. This represents a 1.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Corporate insiders own 4.00% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Horace Mann Educators

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of HMN. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd bought a new position in shares of Horace Mann Educators in the third quarter worth about $29,000. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Horace Mann Educators by 49.7% in the third quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 699 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 232 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Horace Mann Educators by 222.3% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 909 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $39,000 after purchasing an additional 627 shares during the period. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Horace Mann Educators during the 2nd quarter valued at $47,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Horace Mann Educators during the 4th quarter valued at $51,000. 99.28% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Horace Mann Educators in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Wall Street Zen cut Horace Mann Educators from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have assigned a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $47.33.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

Horace Mann Educators Company Profile

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.