Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 4.200-4.500 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 4.690. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Horace Mann Educators Price Performance

Shares of Horace Mann Educators stock traded down $0.03 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $44.85. 258,139 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 224,456. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $44.90 and its 200 day moving average price is $44.82. The company has a market cap of $1.82 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.35 and a beta of 0.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, a quick ratio of 0.10 and a current ratio of 0.10. Horace Mann Educators has a 1-year low of $37.82 and a 1-year high of $48.33.

Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The insurance provider reported $1.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.18 by $0.03. Horace Mann Educators had a return on equity of 15.69% and a net margin of 9.79%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.68 EPS. Horace Mann Educators has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.200-4.500 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Horace Mann Educators 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. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 15th were paid a dividend of $0.35 per share. This represents a $1.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 15th. Horace Mann Educators’s payout ratio is presently 35.44%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

HMN has been the subject of a number of research reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Horace Mann Educators in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Wall Street Zen raised Horace Mann Educators from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, December 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Horace Mann Educators presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $46.75.

Insider Activity at Horace Mann Educators

In other Horace Mann Educators news, SVP Mark R. Desrochers sold 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $47.00, for a total transaction of $141,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 20,556 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $966,132. This represents a 12.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Beverley J. Mcclure sold 1,082 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $45.40, for a total transaction of $49,122.80. Following the sale, the director owned 16,733 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $759,678.20. The trade was a 6.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 10,398 shares of company stock worth $476,448 over the last 90 days. 3.80% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Horace Mann Educators

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Brooklyn Investment Group raised its holdings in shares of Horace Mann Educators by 185.5% during the 3rd quarter. Brooklyn Investment Group now owns 5,142 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $232,000 after buying an additional 3,341 shares during the period. iSAM Funds UK Ltd bought a new stake in Horace Mann Educators during the third quarter valued at $313,000. State of Wyoming raised its position in shares of Horace Mann Educators by 14.9% during the 2nd quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 5,268 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $226,000 after purchasing an additional 684 shares during the period. Captrust Financial Advisors grew its position in Horace Mann Educators by 3.6% in the 2nd quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 6,504 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $279,000 after purchasing an additional 229 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Gabelli Funds LLC bought a new position in shares of Horace Mann Educators in the second quarter worth $396,000. 99.28% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.