Marita Zuraitis Sells 266 Shares of Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) Stock

Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) CEO Marita Zuraitis sold 266 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $46.16, for a total transaction of $12,278.56. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 315,731 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,574,142.96. This trade represents a 0.08% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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

• On Friday, May 1st, Marita Zuraitis sold 6,815 shares of Horace Mann Educators stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $46.16, for a total transaction of $314,580.40.
• On Thursday, April 23rd, Marita Zuraitis sold 7,500 shares of Horace Mann Educators stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $46.16, for a total transaction of $346,200.00.

Horace Mann Educators Stock Performance

NYSE HMN opened at $45.75 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $1.85 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.73 and a beta of 0.11. The company has a 50 day moving average of $43.76 and a 200-day moving average of $44.37. The company has a current ratio of 0.10, a quick ratio of 0.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40. Horace Mann Educators Corporation has a 1-year low of $40.04 and a 1-year high of $48.33.

Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The insurance provider reported $1.28 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.10 by $0.18. Horace Mann Educators had a return on equity of 13.92% and a net margin of 9.53%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.07 EPS. Horace Mann Educators has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.200-4.500 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that Horace Mann Educators Corporation will post 4.36 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Horace Mann Educators Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th were issued a dividend of $0.36 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 17th. This is a boost from Horace Mann Educators’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.35. This represents a $1.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.1%. Horace Mann Educators’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 36.92%.

Trending Headlines about Horace Mann Educators

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 EPS beat — Horace Mann reported $1.28 EPS vs. consensus $1.10, a clear earnings beat that supports valuation and earnings momentum. Horace Mann: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend raised — the company recently increased its quarterly payout (now $0.36), sustaining yield (~3.1%) and income appeal for dividend-oriented investors. (Reported in company filings and MarketBeat coverage.)
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional buying — several funds increased positions in Q1, suggesting confidence from some large holders and helping support the share price. (Market activity reported by MarketBeat.)
• Neutral Sentiment: FY2026 guidance set to $4.20–$4.50 EPS — the range brackets the Street estimate (~$4.42), leaving room for interpretation (slightly conservative at the low end, supportive at the high end). Horace Mann Educators (HMN) MarketBeat
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO share sales disclosed — CEO Marita Zuraitis sold shares in early May under a pre‑arranged Rule 10b5‑1 plan; planned sales reduce alarm compared with ad‑hoc insider disposals but can still weigh on sentiment. Insider Selling: Horace Mann Educators CEO Sells $12,278.56 in Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed expectations — the company missed Q1 revenue estimates, which tempers the positive EPS surprise and is likely the primary driver of near‑term downside pressure. Horace Mann Educators Misses Q1 CY2026 Revenue Estimates

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms recently issued reports on HMN. Wall Street Zen cut Horace Mann Educators from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, February 7th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Horace Mann Educators in a report on Monday, April 27th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Horace Mann Educators currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $47.33.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Horace Mann Educators in the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC raised its position in shares of Horace Mann Educators by 49.7% during the third quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 699 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 232 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Horace Mann Educators by 222.3% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 909 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $39,000 after acquiring an additional 627 shares during the period. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Horace Mann Educators during the fourth quarter valued at $51,000. Finally, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Horace Mann Educators in the fourth quarter valued at about $51,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 99.28% of the company’s stock.

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.