Kemper (KMPR) – Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates

Kemper (NYSE: KMPR) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 8/29/2026 – Kemper was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “sell”.
• 8/27/2026 – Kemper had its price target lowered by TD Cowen from $81.00 to $42.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 8/18/2026 – Kemper was upgraded by Zacks Research from “strong sell” to “hold”.
• 8/10/2026 – Kemper had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $44.00 to $43.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 8/8/2026 – Kemper was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “sell” to “hold”.
• 8/6/2026 – Kemper was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “sell (d+)” to “sell (d)”.

Kemper Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 4th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 21st will be paid a dividend of $0.32 per share. This represents a $1.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.5%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 21st. Kemper’s payout ratio is currently -15.24%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CEO Stephen J. Mcanena purchased 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 13th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $26.50 per share, with a total value of $79,500.00. Following the acquisition, the chief executive officer directly owned 30,945 shares in the company, valued at $820,042.50. The trade was a 10.74% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CFO Bradley T. Camden purchased 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 11th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $26.34 per share, with a total value of $26,340.00. Following the purchase, the chief financial officer owned 51,259 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,350,162.06. This represents a 1.99% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have purchased 14,000 shares of company stock worth $367,880 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.61% of the company’s stock.

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.