HMNFinancial Services · Insurance - Property & CasualtyThe 3 Wall Street analysts covering Horace Mann Educators Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $57 — +23.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 67 of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Horace Mann Educators Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (91): The share price has been relatively steady.
Accruals (24): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HMN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +23.1% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2025 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Outperform | $48 |
| 3 July 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 15 May 2025 | Raymond James | Maintains | Strong Buy | — |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 7 Feb 2025 | JMP Securities | Reiterates | Market Perform | — |
| 7 Feb 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 Nov 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 6 Nov 2024 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 2 Oct 2024 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Aug 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 6 Aug 2024 | Raymond James | Initiates | Strong Buy | — |
| 26 July 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 28 June 2024 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 June 2024 | JMP Securities | Reiterates | Market Perform | — |
| 10 May 2024 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 Apr 2024 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 29 Jan 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 8 Feb 2023 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 25 Jan 2023 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 19 Aug 2022 | Piper Sandler | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. HMN appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 24 Sept 2026, Horace Mann Educators Corp. returned +3.4% against +17.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Cheaper than 67% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 46% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
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Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Horace Mann Educators Corp. has a market value of $1.9B and an enterprise value of $2.3B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.7B. The latest quarter grew 7.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $177.3M, a 10.6% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $566.1M.
Horace Mann Educators Corp. spent $31.9M on share buybacks and $57.6M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 11.3×; forward P/E: 8.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.05%, paying out 33% of earnings.
Horace Mann Educators Corp. employs 1,800 people — $933K of revenue per employee.
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On September 23rd, 2026, Horace Mann Educators Corp. (HMN) was added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list, alongside LCUT and MAX, according to Zacks Investment Research.
Why it matters — A HMN watcher would care because the company was recognized by Zacks as a top-ranked value stock, which is notable acknowledgment within the investment-research community.
Zacks Research published a piece on multi-line insurance stocks, noting that insurers can be well positioned in a higher interest rate environment because they collect premiums upfront and invest those funds until claims are paid.
Why it matters — As a multi-line insurer, Horace Mann could benefit from the higher-rate investment environment described in the report, making this sectorwide trend relevant to HMN watchers.
On September 18th, 2026, Horace Mann Educators Corp. (HMN) was added to Zacks Investment Research's Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List, along with PGY, OPHC, PDEX, and TRV.
Why it matters — HMN watchers may note that the stock has been included in Zacks' top-rated Strong Buy list, signalling positive analyst assessment.
Zacks Investment Research included Horace Mann Educators Corp. (HMN) on its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on September 18th, 2026, alongside IPOOF and TRV. The designation reflects a strong buy rating from Zacks.
Why it matters — HMN watchers would note that the company earned a Zacks Strong Buy ranking, placing it among featured income stocks.
Zacks Investment Research published an article asking whether Horace Mann (HMN) qualifies as a great dividend stock for shareholders. The piece highlights the benefits of dividends and examines HMN's dividend credentials.
Why it matters — HMN watchers would care because the article evaluates the company's dividend appeal, a key factor for income-focused investors following the stock.
The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Horace Mann Educators Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $57, with estimates ranging from $54 to $59. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 3 analysts covering Horace Mann Educators Corp., 2 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Horace Mann Educators Corp. 67 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 23 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 23 Sept 2026, Horace Mann Educators Corp. ranks 67 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (91 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +23.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Horace Mann Educators Corp. 67 out of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Horace Mann Educators Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HMN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $54 to $59 over the next 12 months.
Horace Mann Educators Corp. returned +3.4% over the 12 months to 24 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Horace Mann Educators Corporation is a multiline insurance and financial services company focused on serving educators, school administrators, and support staff in the United States. Horace Mann Educators Corporation provides auto, homeowners, umbrella, supplemental, life, and group insurance products, along with retirement annuities and other financial solutions designed for school employees and the communities they serve.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 23 Sept 2026): "Best Value Stocks to Buy for September 23rd". On September 23rd, 2026, Horace Mann Educators Corp. (HMN) was added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list, alongside LCUT and MAX, according to Zacks Investment Research.
Horace Mann Educators Corporation is a multiline insurance and financial services company focused on serving educators, school administrators, and support staff in the United States. Horace Mann Educators Corporation provides auto, homeowners, umbrella, supplemental, life, and group insurance products, along with retirement annuities and other financial solutions designed for school employees and the communities they serve. Its business is organized around property and casualty coverage, life and retirement solutions, supplemental and group benefits, and related corporate activities. The company works through individual and group offerings that help educators manage protection, income replacement, and long-term financial planning needs. Headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, Horace Mann Educators Corporation plays a specialized role in the insurance market by tailoring its products to the education sector and maintaining a focused distribution model centered on that customer base.
CEO Ms. Marita Zuraitis · 1,800 employees · United States · https://www.horacemann.com
