B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG Takes Position in Horace Mann Educators Corporation $HMN

Key Points

• B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG acquired 33,012 Horace Mann Educators shares worth approximately $1.7 million, while institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 99.28% of the stock.
• Horace Mann exceeded quarterly expectations with earnings of $1.17 per share versus the $0.79 consensus estimate and revenue of $443.5 million. The company projects fiscal 2026 EPS of $4.60–$4.90.
• Analysts maintain a strongly bullish view, with an average “Strong Buy” rating and a $59 price target. Horace Mann also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share, representing a 2.8% annualized yield.

B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG acquired a new position in shares of Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 33,012 shares of the insurance provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,705,000. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG owned approximately 0.08% of Horace Mann Educators at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in HMN. Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC bought a new position in shares of Horace Mann Educators in the second quarter valued at $411,000. Two Sigma Securities LLC bought a new position in shares of Horace Mann Educators in the second quarter valued at approximately $235,000. Empowered Funds LLC bought a new stake in shares of Horace Mann Educators in the 2nd quarter worth $10,192,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio bought a new stake in Horace Mann Educators in the 2nd quarter worth about $33,000. Finally, Corient Private Wealth LP purchased a new stake in Horace Mann Educators in the 2nd quarter valued at about $2,358,000. 99.28% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling at Horace Mann Educators

In other Horace Mann Educators news, CEO Marita Zuraitis sold 7,500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $50.99, for a total transaction of $382,425.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 299,629 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $15,278,082.71. The trade was a 2.44% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 22,500 shares of company stock valued at $1,167,300. 3.60% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings upgraded Horace Mann Educators from a "buy (b+)" rating to a "buy (a-)" rating in a research note on Monday, June 15th. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a "strong-buy" rating and issued a $59.00 price target on shares of Horace Mann Educators in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Finally, Zacks Research raised Horace Mann Educators from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Monday, August 10th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Strong Buy" and an average target price of $59.00.

Horace Mann Educators Price Performance

NYSE:HMN opened at $50.93 on Friday. Horace Mann Educators Corporation has a 52-week low of $41.29 and a 52-week high of $55.56. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $51.98 and a 200 day moving average of $47.48. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 0.08 and a current ratio of 0.08. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.90 and a beta of 0.08.

Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The insurance provider reported $1.17 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.79 by $0.38. The firm had revenue of $443.50 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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 for the quarter was up 7.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.06 EPS. Horace Mann Educators has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.600-4.900 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Horace Mann Educators Corporation will post 4.78 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Horace Mann Educators Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 16th will be issued a dividend of $0.36 per share. This represents a $1.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 16th. Horace Mann Educators's dividend payout ratio is currently 33.64%.

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.

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