Marita Zuraitis Sells 7,500 Shares of Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) Stock

Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) CEO Marita Zuraitis sold 7,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $52.03, for a total transaction of $390,225.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly 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 is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Marita Zuraitis also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Wednesday, July 1st, Marita Zuraitis sold 7,500 shares of Horace Mann Educators stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $52.62, for a total value of $394,650.00.
• On Tuesday, June 2nd, Marita Zuraitis sold 7,500 shares of Horace Mann Educators stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $46.25, for a total value of $346,875.00.
• On Tuesday, May 19th, Marita Zuraitis sold 14 shares of Horace Mann Educators stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $46.15, for a total value of $646.10.

Horace Mann Educators Trading Up 4.0%

NYSE:HMN opened at $54.16 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a current ratio of 0.08 and a quick ratio of 0.08. Horace Mann Educators Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $41.29 and a fifty-two week high of $55.56. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $50.64 and its two-hundred day moving average is $46.31. The stock has a market cap of $2.19 billion, a PE ratio of 12.65 and a beta of 0.08.

Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The insurance provider reported $1.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.79 by $0.38. The business had revenue of $443.50 million during 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 14.17%. The firm’s revenue was up 7.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.06 earnings per share. Horace Mann Educators has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.600-4.900 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Horace Mann Educators Corporation will post 4.49 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Horace Mann Educators Dividend Announcement

The business 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. Horace Mann Educators’s dividend payout ratio is presently 36.18%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Horace Mann Educators

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in Horace Mann Educators in the second quarter worth approximately $20,061,000. Wasatch Advisors LP acquired a new stake in Horace Mann Educators in the second quarter valued at approximately $72,363,000. Handelsbanken Fonder AB grew its position in Horace Mann Educators by 24.6% in the second quarter. Handelsbanken Fonder AB now owns 10,630 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $549,000 after acquiring an additional 2,100 shares in the last quarter. Longboard Asset Management LP bought a new stake in Horace Mann Educators in the second quarter worth approximately $223,000. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC increased its stake in shares of Horace Mann Educators by 8.7% during the 2nd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 5,973 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $309,000 after purchasing an additional 477 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 99.28% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Horace Mann Educators from a “buy (b+)” rating to a “buy (a-)” rating in a report on Monday, June 15th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat, Horace Mann Educators currently has a consensus rating of “Strong Buy”.

Key Horace Mann Educators News

Here are the key news stories impacting Horace Mann Educators this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter earnings significantly exceeded expectations. HMN reported adjusted earnings of $1.17 per share, up from $1.06 a year earlier and above consensus estimates ranging from $0.67 to $0.79. Horace Mann Q2 Earnings Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue increased 7.7% year over year to $443.5 million. The top-line result was described as broadly in line with expectations in one report, but the earnings beat and stronger-than-anticipated profitability were the key positives for investors. Horace Mann Q2 CY2026 Earnings Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised or reaffirmed an attractive 2026 earnings outlook. Full-year EPS guidance is $4.60-$4.90, above the approximately $4.53 analyst consensus cited in the update. The outlook supports expectations for continued earnings growth. HMN Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: HMN maintains a quarterly dividend of $0.36, or $1.44 annualized, representing a yield of roughly 2.8% and a payout ratio near 36%. This provides income support but was not a new catalyst.
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Marita Zuraitis sold 7,500 shares for approximately $390,225. The transaction reduced her holdings by 2.38%, but it was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, limiting its significance as a signal about management’s outlook. CEO Share Sale SEC Filing

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.