Kemper (NYSE:KMPR) Reaches New 52-Week Low After Earnings Miss

Kemper Corporation (NYSE:KMPR)’s stock price reached a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Thursday after the company announced weaker than expected quarterly earnings. The stock traded as low as $27.74 and last traded at $29.7560, with a volume of 117132 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $32.77.

The insurance provider reported $0.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.81 by ($0.60). The company had revenue of $1.11 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.17 billion. Kemper had a net margin of 2.99% and a return on equity of 8.02%. Kemper’s revenue for the quarter was down 7.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.65 EPS.

Kemper Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 2nd. Investors of record on Monday, May 18th will be given a dividend of $0.32 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, May 18th. This represents a $1.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.3%. Kemper’s payout ratio is presently 58.45%.

Trending Headlines about Kemper

Here are the key news stories impacting Kemper this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32/share (payable June 2; record May 18), implying a ~3.9% yield — supports income investors and signals capital return commitment. Kemper Announces Quarterly Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Management provided the Q1 earnings call transcript and slide deck — useful for investors wanting more color on loss drivers, reserve development, expense trends and any forward commentary. KMPR Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Company reported adjusted consolidated net operating income of $12.5M, or $0.21/share, versus consensus ~$0.81 — a large EPS miss that pressured the stock. GAAP results showed a net loss of $1.7M (‑$0.03). Kemper Reports First Quarter 2026 Operating Results
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue of $1.11B missed the ~$1.17B consensus and was down ~7.2% year‑over‑year; adjusted EPS fell sharply from $1.65 a year ago — highlights weaker underlying underwriting/earnings trends. Kemper Q1 earnings / MarketBeat summary
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage pieces and market headlines emphasize the misses and the stock reaction, which is intensifying near‑term downside risks until management demonstrates earnings resumption or clearer guidance. Kemper Misses Q1; Stock Drops (Yahoo)

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on KMPR shares. Zacks Research raised shares of Kemper from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Piper Sandler set a $28.00 price target on shares of Kemper in a research report on Thursday. Citizens Jmp cut shares of Kemper from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th. UBS Group reduced their price objective on shares of Kemper from $56.00 to $48.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, Citigroup lowered shares of Kemper to a “market perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Kemper currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $52.75.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Kemper

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of KMPR. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Kemper by 40.1% during the 3rd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 2,780,270 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $143,323,000 after acquiring an additional 795,131 shares during the period. Millennium Management LLC raised its holdings in Kemper by 129.8% during the 3rd quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 1,115,660 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $57,512,000 after acquiring an additional 630,241 shares during the period. Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. bought a new stake in Kemper during the 4th quarter valued at $24,324,000. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. bought a new stake in Kemper during the 1st quarter valued at $18,074,000. Finally, Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. bought a new stake in Kemper during the 4th quarter valued at $20,730,000. Institutional investors own 86.23% of the company’s stock.

Kemper Price Performance

The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $31.49 and its 200-day simple moving average is $36.65. The company has a current ratio of 0.18, a quick ratio of 0.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. The firm has a market cap of $1.76 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.64 and a beta of 1.16.

About Kemper

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.