Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) Shares Bought Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN). In a filing disclosed on September 04th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Horace Mann Educators stock on July 10th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Mesabi Trust (NYSE:MSB) on 7/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Praxis Precision Medicines (NASDAQ:PRAX) on 7/30/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Alkermes (NASDAQ:ALKS) on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:CRNX) on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) on 7/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) on 7/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) on 7/21/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SailPoint (NASDAQ:SAIL) on 7/21/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Glacier Bancorp (NYSE:GBCI) on 7/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) on 7/21/2026.

Horace Mann Educators Stock Performance

NYSE:HMN traded down $0.54 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $50.40. The stock had a trading volume of 170,665 shares, compared to its average volume of 248,621. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.04 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.78 and a beta of 0.08. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $51.96 and a 200-day simple moving average of $47.57. Horace Mann Educators Corporation has a 52 week low of $41.29 and a 52 week high of $55.56. The company has a current ratio of 0.08, a quick ratio of 0.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40.

Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The insurance provider reported $1.17 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.79 by $0.38. Horace Mann Educators had a net margin of 10.15% and a return on equity of 14.08%. The firm had revenue of $443.50 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $321.70 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.06 EPS. Horace Mann Educators’s quarterly 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. On average, research analysts expect that Horace Mann Educators Corporation will post 4.78 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Horace Mann Educators Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 16th will be issued a $0.36 dividend. This represents a $1.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 16th. Horace Mann Educators’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 33.64%.

Institutional Trading of Horace Mann Educators

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new stake in shares of Horace Mann Educators in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $33,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Horace Mann Educators by 222.3% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 909 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 627 shares in the last quarter. Nykredit A S acquired a new stake in Horace Mann Educators in the second quarter worth approximately $43,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new position in Horace Mann Educators during the 4th quarter valued at $51,000. Finally, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Horace Mann Educators during the 4th quarter valued at $51,000. 99.28% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity

In other news, CEO Marita Zuraitis sold 7,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $50.99, for a total value of $382,425.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer 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 transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, General Counsel Donald Carley sold 2,054 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $52.28, for a total value of $107,383.12. Following the completion of the sale, the general counsel owned 28,760 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,503,572.80. This trade represents a 6.67% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 27,791 shares of company stock worth $1,443,719. 3.60% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

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

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

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.