Equities Analysts Set Expectations for HMN FY2027 Earnings

Key Points

• DOWLING & PARTN expects Horace Mann Educators to earn $5.40 per share in FY2027, above the current full-year consensus estimate of $4.78, with FY2028 EPS projected at $5.90.
• Analyst sentiment is strongly positive: three analysts rate HMN a “Strong Buy,” with an average price target of $59.00. The stock recently traded at $51.17.
• Horace Mann’s latest quarterly results exceeded expectations, with EPS of $1.17 versus the $0.79 consensus and revenue of $443.5 million; the company’s FY2026 EPS guidance is $4.60–$4.90.

Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN - Free Report) - Equities researchers at DOWLING & PARTN issued their FY2027 earnings per share estimates for shares of Horace Mann Educators in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, August 12th. DOWLING & PARTN analyst J. Ferguson anticipates that the insurance provider will post earnings per share of $5.40 for the year. The consensus estimate for Horace Mann Educators' current full-year earnings is $4.78 per share. DOWLING & PARTN also issued estimates for Horace Mann Educators' FY2028 earnings at $5.90 EPS.

A number of other analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Horace Mann Educators from a "buy (b+)" rating to a "buy (a-)" rating in a research note on Monday, June 15th. Raymond James Financial restated a "strong-buy" rating and set a $59.00 price objective on shares of Horace Mann Educators in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Zacks Research raised Horace Mann Educators from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, Horace Mann Educators presently has an average rating of "Strong Buy" and an average target price of $59.00.

Horace Mann Educators Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:HMN opened at $51.17 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $2.07 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.96 and a beta of 0.08. Horace Mann Educators has a one year low of $41.29 and a one year high of $55.56. The business's 50-day simple moving average is $51.48 and its 200 day simple moving average is $46.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 0.08 and a current ratio of 0.08.

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Horace Mann Educators

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in HMN. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new position in Horace Mann Educators during the 2nd quarter worth $33,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in Horace Mann Educators by 222.3% in the 2nd 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 in the last quarter. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Horace Mann Educators during the 4th quarter worth about $51,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Horace Mann Educators during the 4th quarter worth about $51,000. Finally, Osaic Holdings Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Horace Mann Educators by 181.5% in the 2nd quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 1,326 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $57,000 after acquiring an additional 855 shares during the period. 99.28% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Horace Mann Educators news, CEO Marita Zuraitis sold 7,500 shares of the firm'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 value of $390,225.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 307,129 shares in the company, valued at approximately $15,979,921.87. This trade represents a 2.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 22,500 shares of company stock valued at $1,131,750. 3.60% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Horace Mann Educators Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 15th were given a $0.36 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $1.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. Horace Mann Educators's dividend payout ratio is 33.64%.

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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