Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) Raised to "Strong-Buy" at Zacks Research

Key Points

• Zacks Research upgraded Horace Mann Educators to “strong buy” from “hold,” while Weiss Ratings also raised its rating to “buy (a-),” giving the stock a consensus “Strong Buy” rating.
• Horace Mann reported quarterly EPS of $1.17, beating the $0.79 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 7.7% year over year to $443.5 million. Management issued fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $4.60–$4.90.
• Institutional investors own 99.28% of the company, with BlackRock purchasing a position valued at approximately $304 million; meanwhile, insiders have sold 22,514 shares worth about $1.13 million over the past three months.

Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN - Get Free Report) was upgraded by Zacks Research from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note issued to investors on Monday,Zacks.com reports.

Separately, Weiss Ratings raised Horace Mann Educators from a "buy (b+)" rating to a "buy (a-)" rating in a research report on Monday, June 15th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy".

Horace Mann Educators Price Performance

NYSE HMN opened at $52.39 on Monday. Horace Mann Educators has a 12-month low of $41.29 and a 12-month high of $55.56. The firm's 50 day moving average is $51.03 and its 200-day moving average is $46.52. The company has a market capitalization of $2.12 billion, a PE ratio of 12.24 and a beta of 0.08. The company has a quick ratio of 0.08, a current ratio of 0.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40.

Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The insurance provider reported $1.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.79 by $0.38. Horace Mann Educators had a return on equity of 14.08% and a net margin of 10.15%.The business had revenue of $443.50 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $321.70 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.06 earnings per share. Horace Mann Educators's revenue was up 7.7% on a year-over-year basis. Horace Mann Educators has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.600-4.900 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Horace Mann Educators will post 4.8 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Horace Mann Educators

In related news, CEO Marita Zuraitis sold 7,500 shares of Horace Mann Educators stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $52.03, for a total transaction of $390,225.00. Following the completion of the transaction, 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 transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last three months, insiders have sold 22,514 shares of company stock valued at $1,132,396. Company insiders own 3.60% of the company's stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Ieq Capital LLC bought a new stake in Horace Mann Educators in the 2nd quarter valued at $1,162,000. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG bought a new position in Horace Mann Educators during the second quarter worth $1,705,000. Vise Technologies Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Horace Mann Educators in the second quarter valued at $459,000. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of Horace Mann Educators in the second quarter valued at about $304,006,000. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG bought a new position in shares of Horace Mann Educators in the second quarter valued at about $2,351,000. 99.28% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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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