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Kemper (KMPR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$26.69 -1.35 (-4.81%)
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Key Stats

Today's Range
$26.70
$27.60
50-Day Range
$26.10
$31.03
52-Week Range
$22.69
$54.14
Volume
205,444 shs
Average Volume
1.02 million shs
Market Capitalization
$1.57 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
4.80%
Price Target
$43.25
Consensus Rating
Reduce

Company Overview

Kemper Corporation (NYSE:KMPR) is a diversified insurance holding company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Formed through the rebranding of Unitrin in 2010, Kemper has established a nationwide presence by offering a broad array of property and casualty insurance products. The company distributes its products through independent agents, brokers and direct-to-consumer channels, serving both individual policyholders and commercial clients.

The personal insurance segment provides coverage for automobiles, homeowners, renters and umbrella lines, while the commercial business focuses on liability, workers’ compensation and specialty property solutions tailored to small and mid-sized enterprises. Beyond underwriting, Kemper delivers program administration and risk management services, acting as a third-party administrator for affiliate carriers and major national insurers.

Operating in all 50 states, Kemper supports its distribution network through regional offices and dedicated service teams. In recent years, the company has expanded its digital platforms and data analytics capabilities to streamline quoting, policy administration and claims processing. These investments aim to enhance customer experience, improve operational efficiency and drive better loss outcomes through predictive modeling and faster claims resolution.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph A. Lacher Jr., Kemper pursues growth via organic initiatives and targeted acquisitions. The management team prioritizes disciplined underwriting, prudent risk management and operational excellence. With its diverse product portfolio and comprehensive service offerings, Kemper seeks to maintain resilience and competitive positioning within the U.S. insurance market.

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Kemper Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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97th Percentile Overall Score

KMPR MarketRank™: 

Kemper scored higher than 97% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 70th out of 840 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Kemper has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.89, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 2 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.

  • Upside Potential

    Kemper has a consensus price target of $43.25, representing about 59.1% upside from its current price of $27.19.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Kemper has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Kemper's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Kemper are expected to grow by 103.96% in the coming year, from $2.02 to $4.12 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Kemper is -3.24, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Kemper is -3.24, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Kemper has a P/B Ratio of 0.60. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Kemper's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    8.93% of the float of Kemper has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Kemper has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.74.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Kemper has recently increased by 1.84%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • Dividend Leadership

    Kemper is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.56%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

  • Dividend Growth

    Kemper has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Kemper will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.07% next year. This indicates that Kemper will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Kemper's dividend.
  • News Sentiment

    Kemper has a news sentiment score of 1.34. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.95 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Kemper this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    9 people have searched for KMPR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    2 people have added Kemper to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Cluster Insider Buying

    5 insiders have purchased shares of Kemper in the last three months. Multiple insiders buying is a strong bullish signal.

  • Net Insider Buying

    Over the last three months, insiders have purchased a net $367,880.00 in company stock, which represents 0.0230% of the company's market cap.

  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Kemper insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $367,880.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    0.61% of the stock of Kemper is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    86.23% of the stock of Kemper is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Kemper's insider trading history.
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KMPR Stock News Headlines

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Kemper (KMPR) Receives a Buy from UBS
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KMPR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Kemper's stock was trading at $40.54 at the start of the year. Since then, KMPR stock has decreased by 32.9% and is now trading at $27.1850.

Kemper Corporation (NYSE:KMPR) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 5th. The insurance provider reported $0.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.34 by $0.11. The firm's revenue was down 10.8% on a year-over-year basis.
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Kemper's Board of Directors initiated a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, August 5th 2025, which permits the company to buy back $500,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 12.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are generally a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

Top institutional shareholders of Kemper include BlackRock Inc. (14.32%), California State Teachers Retirement System (3.05%), Walleye Capital LLC (1.37%) and Bank of America Corp DE (1.31%). Insiders that own company stock include Carl Thomas Jr Evans, Bradley T Camden, Gerald Laderman, Jason N Gorevic, Stephen J Mcanena, George N Cochran, Alberto J Paracchini, Suzet M Mckinney and Joseph P Lacher Jr.
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Shares of KMPR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Kemper investors own include Invesco QQQ (QQQ), NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Adobe (ADBE) and Arista Networks (ANET).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/05/2026
Record date for 9/4 Dividend
8/21/2026
Ex-Dividend for 9/4 Dividend
8/21/2026
Dividend Payable
9/04/2026
Today
9/08/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/04/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Finance
Industry
Insurance
Sub-Industry
Property & Casualty Insurance
Current Symbol
NYSE:KMPR
CIK
860748
Employees
7,400
Year Founded
1990

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$60.00
Low Price Target
$28.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+61.8%
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Rating Score (0-4)
1.89
Research Coverage
9 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
($8.40)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
13.24
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
$143.30 million
Net Margins
-10.84%
Pretax Margin
-11.41%
Return on Equity
2.89%
Return on Assets
0.60%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.43
Current Ratio
0.17
Quick Ratio
0.17

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$4.79 billion
Price / Sales
0.33
Cash Flow
$5.00 per share
Price / Cash Flow
5.35
Book Value
$45.59 per share
Price / Book
0.59

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
58,920,000
Free Float
58,564,000
Market Cap
$1.58 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.04

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This page (NYSE:KMPR) was last updated on 9/8/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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