Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Sells Off Shares of Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN)

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently sold shares of Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN). In a filing disclosed on February 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Horace Mann Educators stock on January 5th. 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 $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Hermès International Société en commandite par actions (OTCMKTS:HESAF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tencent (OTC:TCTZF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (OTCMKTS:MHVYF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Leonardo (OTCMKTS:FINMF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) on 1/30/2026.

Horace Mann Educators Stock Up 0.2%

Shares of NYSE HMN traded up $0.10 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $43.10. The company had a trading volume of 225,356 shares, compared to its average volume of 253,357. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $44.36 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $44.94. Horace Mann Educators Corporation has a 52-week low of $38.76 and a 52-week high of $48.33. The company has a current ratio of 0.12, a quick ratio of 0.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40. The stock has a market cap of $1.75 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.05 and a beta of 0.06.

Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The insurance provider reported $1.21 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.18 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $317.20 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $447.00 million. Horace Mann Educators had a net margin of 9.53% and a return on equity of 13.92%. Horace Mann Educators’s quarterly revenue was up 6.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.68 earnings per share. Horace Mann Educators has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.200-4.500 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Horace Mann Educators Corporation will post 3.87 earnings per share for the current year.

Horace Mann Educators Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 15th were issued a $0.35 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 15th. This represents a $1.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.2%. Horace Mann Educators’s dividend payout ratio is presently 35.90%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of HMN. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Horace Mann Educators during the third quarter worth approximately $29,000. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC increased its stake in Horace Mann Educators by 49.7% in the 3rd quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 699 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 232 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in Horace Mann Educators by 222.3% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 909 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $39,000 after buying an additional 627 shares during the last quarter. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new position in Horace Mann Educators during the 2nd quarter worth $47,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Horace Mann Educators in the 4th quarter worth $51,000. 99.28% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on HMN shares. Wall Street Zen downgraded Horace Mann Educators from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 7th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Horace Mann Educators in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have issued a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $47.33.

Insider Transactions at Horace Mann Educators

In related news, CEO Marita Zuraitis sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $45.35, for a total transaction of $226,750.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 283,788 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,869,785.80. This represents a 1.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director Henry Wade Reece sold 1,316 shares of Horace Mann Educators stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $45.27, for a total value of $59,575.32. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 39,001 shares in the company, valued at $1,765,575.27. This represents a 3.26% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 4.00% of the company’s stock.

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.

Horace Mann Educators Company Profile

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.