Horace Mann Educators (HMN) CEO Marita Zuraitis Buys $6M of Stock

Marita Zuraitis, the President and CEO of HMN, made a significant purchase of company stock on June 24, 2026. She bought 141,956 shares at an average price of $42.45 each, amounting to a total transaction value of approximately $6.03 million. This move was not part of a pre-arranged trading plan.

Other Institutional Activity in HMN

In the latest institutional activity, BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings in HMN by 26,413 shares, bringing its total to 5,896,194 shares valued at about $251.65 million. On the other hand, Franklin Resources Inc. reduced its position by 65,091 shares, ending with 2,999,476 shares worth $128.02 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC opened a new position with 2,841,684 shares valued at $121.28 million. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. added 14,664 shares to its holdings, resulting in 2,563,874 shares worth approximately $109.43 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP also increased its stake by 12,556 shares, totaling 2,184,648 shares valued at $93.24 million.

Horace Mann Educators Corporation Stock Up 4.7%

Shares of HMN traded near $50.67 on Friday. The stock's 52-week range is not provided, but it features a 50-day moving average and a 200-day moving average, which were not disclosed. The market cap, P/E ratio, and other financial metrics were not available in the provided data.

Insider Buying and Selling at Horace Mann Educators Corporation

On June 24, 2026, Marita Zuraitis, President and CEO of HMN, bought 141,956 shares at an average price of $42.45. The same day, she sold 129,143 shares at $50.75 each, and earlier in the month, on June 2, 2026, she sold 7,500 shares at $46.25 under a pre-arranged trading plan. Additionally, Beverley McClure and Henry Wade Reece made purchases on May 20, 2026, buying 2,780 shares each at $46.77.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On July 28, 2025, BMO Capital initiated coverage on HMN with a "buy" rating and a price target of $48. Piper Sandler maintained a "hold" rating with a $45 target on July 3, 2025. Raymond James also maintained a "buy" rating, setting a target of $49 on May 15, 2025. The consensus among analysts is mixed, with a mean price target not provided.

About HMN

HMN operates in a sector that wasn't specified in the data provided. The company, led by CEO Marita Zuraitis, has a workforce whose size was not disclosed. HMN's headquarters location and specific industry details were not included in the dataset.

Bottom Line

Marita Zuraitis’s recent stock purchase highlights her confidence in HMN's prospects. The stock's performance and institutional interest, along with varying analyst opinions, make HMN a company worth watching. Remember, insider trades and 13F filings are backward-looking and may not reflect current positions.