Bradley Camden Purchases 1,000 Shares of Kemper (NYSE:KMPR) Stock

Kemper Corporation (NYSE:KMPR) CFO Bradley Camden purchased 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 11th. The stock was bought at an average price of $26.34 per share, with a total value of $26,340.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 51,259 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,350,162.06. This represents a 1.99% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link.

Kemper Stock Up 1.6%

Shares of KMPR opened at $26.60 on Thursday. Kemper Corporation has a 52-week low of $22.69 and a 52-week high of $54.90. The company has a quick ratio of 0.17, a current ratio of 0.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $27.41 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $30.16. The company has a market capitalization of $1.57 billion, a PE ratio of -3.17 and a beta of 1.04.

Kemper (NYSE:KMPR) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The insurance provider reported $0.45 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.34 by $0.11. Kemper had a negative net margin of 10.84% and a positive return on equity of 2.89%. The firm had revenue of $1.09 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.16 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.30 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 10.8% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Kemper Corporation will post 1.93 EPS for the current year.

Kemper Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 4th. Investors of record on Friday, August 21st will be issued a dividend of $0.32 per share. This represents a $1.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.8%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 21st. Kemper’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is -15.24%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have commented on the stock. Piper Sandler decreased their price target on shares of Kemper from $35.00 to $28.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. UBS Group reduced their price objective on Kemper from $44.00 to $43.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday. Zacks Research lowered Kemper from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Weiss Ratings lowered Kemper from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Kemper from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $43.67.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of KMPR. Huntington National Bank increased its position in Kemper by 187.1% during the fourth quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 646 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 421 shares during the period. Signaturefd LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Kemper in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Danske Bank A S purchased a new position in shares of Kemper during the third quarter worth approximately $36,000. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. grew its position in shares of Kemper by 616.7% during the fourth quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 946 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $38,000 after acquiring an additional 814 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Kemper by 11,455.6% in the 4th quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 1,040 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $42,000 after acquiring an additional 1,031 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.23% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Kemper

Here are the key news stories impacting Kemper this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Kemper insiders collectively purchased 11,000 shares: Director Jason Gorevic bought 5,000 shares, Director Gerald Laderman bought 4,000, and CFO Bradley Camden and EVP Carl Evans each bought 1,000. The purchases, made near $26 per share, may signal that management considers the current valuation attractive. Kemper insider buying report
• Positive Sentiment: UBS maintained a “Buy” rating and a $43 price target, despite reducing its objective slightly from $44. The target implies substantial potential upside if Kemper’s earnings and underwriting performance improve. UBS rating on Kemper
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share remains a potential attraction for income-oriented investors, representing $1.28 annually and an indicated yield of approximately 4.9% at recent trading levels.
• Neutral Sentiment: Kemper’s latest earnings call is drawing investor attention, with analysts focusing on five key questions about the quarter and the company’s outlook. The discussion may provide additional insight into insurance profitability, claims trends and the path to improving results. Analyst questions from Kemper’s Q2 earnings call
• Neutral Sentiment: Second-quarter EPS of $0.45 exceeded the $0.34 consensus estimate, but revenue of $1.09 billion missed expectations of $1.16 billion. The mixed result offers a near-term earnings cushion but does not yet demonstrate a clear growth recovery.
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue fell 10.8% year over year, while EPS declined from $1.30 in the comparable period. Kemper also reported a negative net margin, reinforcing concerns about the health of its insurance operations.
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains unfavorable overall, with a consensus “Reduce” rating and more Sell or Hold recommendations than Buys. Piper Sandler cut its target to $28, and UBS also trimmed its target, limiting the impact of the UBS upgrade in sentiment.

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.