Horace Mann Educators (HMN) CEO Zuraitis Sells 141,956 Shares

On June 24, 2026, Marita Zuraitis, the President and CEO of Horace Mann Educators Corporation, sold 129,143 shares of the company. The shares were sold at an average price of $50.75 each, bringing the total transaction value to approximately $6.55 million. This sale was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Other Institutional Activity in Horace Mann Educators

In recent institutional activity, Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC initiated a new position in Horace Mann Educators with 2,841,684 shares valued at about $121.28 million. BlackRock, Inc. added 26,413 shares, bringing its total holdings to 5,896,194 shares worth approximately $251.65 million, marking a 0.4% increase. Conversely, Franklin Resources Inc. trimmed its position by 65,091 shares, reducing its holdings by 2.1% to 2,999,476 shares, valued at $128.02 million. Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, Inc. also reduced its stake by 74,393 shares, a 3.6% decrease, ending with 1,985,506 shares worth around $84.74 million.

Horace Mann Educators Corporation Stock Up 6.7%

Shares of NYSE:HMN traded near $50.67 on Saturday. Horace Mann Educators Corporation has a market capitalization of approximately $2.08 billion. The company's P/E ratio stands at 12.96, and its forward P/E is 10.17, with a beta of 0.13, indicating low volatility compared to the market. The stock's 52-week range is between $40.04 and $51.82, with a 50-day moving average of $46.65 and a 200-day moving average of $44.99. The company maintains a current ratio of 2.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 40.40.

Recent Earnings

Horace Mann Educators reported revenue of $1.71 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 3.1%. The company achieved a net margin of 9.63% and a return on equity of 11.74%. Earnings per share were $3.98. The next earnings report is scheduled for August 5, 2026.

Dividend

The company offers an annual dividend rate of $1.44 per share, yielding 2.79%. The dividend payout ratio is 35.43%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Horace Mann Educators Corporation

In addition to Marita Zuraitis's recent sale, she also purchased 141,956 shares at an undisclosed price earlier on the same day, June 24, 2026. Another planned sale occurred on June 2, 2026, when Zuraitis sold 7,500 shares at $46.25 each. Additionally, Beverley McClure and Henry Wade Reece purchased 2,780 shares each at $46.77 on May 20, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analysts have maintained varied ratings on Horace Mann Educators. On July 28, 2025, BMO Capital initiated coverage with a 'buy' rating and a $48.00 price target. Piper Sandler maintained a 'hold' rating with a $45.00 target on July 3, 2025, while Raymond James maintained a 'buy' rating with a $49.00 target on May 15, 2025. The consensus target price among analysts is $52.00.

About Horace Mann Educators Corporation

Horace Mann Educators Corporation is an insurance holding company based in Springfield, Illinois. It operates through three segments: Property & Casualty, Life & Retirement, and Supplemental & Group Benefits. The company offers a range of insurance products and financial solutions, including auto and home insurance, retirement plans, and life insurance. Founded in 1945, it focuses on providing financial services to educators and employs about 1,800 people.

Bottom Line

Marita Zuraitis's recent sale of a significant number of shares in Horace Mann Educators is notable, though it was not part of a pre-planned sale. Investors will be watching how this impacts the stock, which has shown stability with a low beta and consistent earnings. Institutional activity remains strong, with new positions being opened by some major funds. As always, 13F filings and insider transactions offer a backward-looking view of holdings and should be considered as part of a broader investment analysis.