Brokers Offer Predictions for HMN FY2028 Earnings

Key Points

• FY2028 earnings are projected at $5.90 per share by DOWLING & PARTN, above Horace Mann Educators’ current full-year consensus estimate of $4.80.
• Horace Mann reported quarterly EPS of $1.17, beating expectations of $0.79, while revenue rose 7.7% year over year to $443.5 million. The company reaffirmed FY2026 EPS guidance of $4.60–$4.90.
• Analyst sentiment is strongly positive, with recent upgrades and a consensus “Strong Buy” rating. The company also pays a $0.36 quarterly dividend, equivalent to a 2.7% yield.

Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN - Free Report) - Analysts at DOWLING & PARTN issued their FY2028 earnings estimates for shares of Horace Mann Educators in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, August 7th. DOWLING & PARTN analyst J. Ferguson anticipates that the insurance provider will post earnings of $5.90 per share for the year. The consensus estimate for Horace Mann Educators' current full-year earnings is $4.80 per share.

Other equities analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Horace Mann Educators from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Monday. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Horace Mann Educators from a "buy (b+)" rating to a "buy (a-)" rating in a report on Monday, June 15th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy".

Horace Mann Educators Price Performance

Shares of HMN opened at $52.39 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $51.03 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $46.52. The stock has a market cap of $2.12 billion, a PE ratio of 12.24 and a beta of 0.08. Horace Mann Educators 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 0.12 and a quick ratio of 0.08.

Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The insurance provider reported $1.17 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.79 by $0.38. The company had revenue of $443.50 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $321.70 million. Horace Mann Educators had a net margin of 10.15% and a return on equity of 14.08%. Horace Mann Educators's revenue for the quarter was up 7.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.06 earnings per share. Horace Mann Educators has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.600-4.900 EPS.

Horace Mann Educators Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Monday, June 15th were issued a $0.36 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $1.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. Horace Mann Educators's payout ratio is 33.64%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Horace Mann Educators

In related news, CEO Marita Zuraitis sold 7,500 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $52.03, for a total transaction of $390,225.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 307,129 shares of the company's stock, valued at $15,979,921.87. This represents a 2.38% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 22,514 shares of company stock valued at $1,132,396 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 3.60% of the company's stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Horace Mann Educators

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Royal Bank of Canada raised its stake in shares of Horace Mann Educators by 36.2% in the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 8,251 shares of the insurance provider's stock valued at $352,000 after acquiring an additional 2,194 shares in the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its stake in Horace Mann Educators by 4.5% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 24,449 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $1,045,000 after purchasing an additional 1,064 shares in the last quarter. Caxton Associates LLP purchased a new stake in Horace Mann Educators during the 1st quarter worth about $313,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its holdings in Horace Mann Educators by 5.7% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 138,788 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $5,930,000 after purchasing an additional 7,542 shares during the period. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC increased its holdings in Horace Mann Educators by 313.8% during the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 91,640 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $3,916,000 after purchasing an additional 69,492 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 99.28% of the company's stock.

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.

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