Kemper (KMPR) to Release Earnings on Wednesday

Kemper (NYSE:KMPR) is expected to release its Q3 2025 results before the market opens on Wednesday, October 29th. Analysts expect Kemper to post earnings of $1.33 per share for the quarter. Parties can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q3 2025 earningreport page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET.

Kemper (NYSE:KMPR) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 5th. The insurance provider reported $1.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.52 by ($0.22). Kemper had a net margin of 7.18% and a return on equity of 14.39%. The firm had revenue of $1.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.23 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.42 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 8.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Kemper to post $6 EPS for the current fiscal year and $7 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Kemper Stock Down 0.4%

KMPR stock opened at $49.32 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.29 and a beta of 1.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 0.21 and a quick ratio of 0.21. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $51.89 and its 200-day simple moving average is $57.84. Kemper has a 52-week low of $45.02 and a 52-week high of $73.01.

Kemper Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 2nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 18th were paid a $0.32 dividend. This represents a $1.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 18th. Kemper’s dividend payout ratio is currently 24.11%.

Kemper declared that its board has authorized a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, August 5th that authorizes the company to repurchase $500.00 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the insurance provider to buy up to 12.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are generally an indication that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have recently commented on KMPR shares. JMP Securities dropped their price target on shares of Kemper from $85.00 to $75.00 and set a “market outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, August 6th. Piper Sandler restated an “underweight” rating and set a $50.00 price target (down previously from $75.00) on shares of Kemper in a research note on Wednesday, August 6th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Kemper in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Zacks Research raised shares of Kemper from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 7th. Finally, Raymond James Financial downgraded shares of Kemper from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating and set a $60.00 price objective for the company. in a report on Wednesday, October 15th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Kemper presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $67.25.

Insider Transactions at Kemper

In related news, Director Jason N. Gorevic bought 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 7th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $49.14 per share, with a total value of $98,280.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 22,072 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,084,618.08. The trade was a 9.96% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Gerald Laderman bought 3,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 7th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $49.37 per share, with a total value of $148,110.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 24,635 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,216,229.95. The trade was a 13.87% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. Insiders own 0.76% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Kemper

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Acadian Asset Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Kemper by 27.0% during the first quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 1,737 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $115,000 after buying an additional 369 shares during the last quarter. United Services Automobile Association bought a new stake in shares of Kemper during the first quarter worth approximately $260,000. Creative Planning bought a new stake in Kemper in the second quarter valued at approximately $273,000. State of Wyoming raised its holdings in Kemper by 4.7% in the second quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 4,431 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $286,000 after purchasing an additional 199 shares during the period. Finally, Caxton Associates LLP acquired a new stake in Kemper in the second quarter worth $295,000. 86.23% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Kemper

Kemper Corporation, a diversified insurance holding company, engages in the provision of insurance products to individuals and businesses in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Specialty Property & Casualty Insurance, Preferred Property & Casualty Insurance, and Life & Health Insurance.