Horace Mann Educators (HMN) CEO Zuraitis Sells $220K of Stock

Horace Mann Educators Corporation President & CEO Marita Zuraitis sold 4,767 shares of the insurer on October 16, 2026. According to a Form 4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the transaction was executed at a price of $46.23 per share for a total value of $220,383.18. The sale was carried out pursuant to a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Following the transaction, Zuraitis directly holds 293,884.065 shares, marking a 1.6% cut to her direct ownership stake.

HMN Horace Mann Educators Corporation

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Daily close · Oct 19, 2026

Inside Marita Zuraitis's HMN Trade

The planned sale follows multiple transactions earlier in 2026, including a multi-million dollar purchase and sale of shares by the chief executive back on June 24, 2026. The 4,767 shares were sold from direct holdings, leaving the chief executive officer with 293,884.065 shares of the property and casualty insurer.

Other Institutional Activity in Horace Mann Educators Corporation

Franklin Resources, Inc. grew its holdings by 27,294 shares, ending with 3,026,656 shares worth about $140,270,376. Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. reduced its stake by 69,692 shares, ending with 1,915,839 shares worth about $88,789,560. Wasatch Advisors LP trimmed its position by 130,440 shares, holding 1,270,636 shares valued at about $58,887,626. American Century Companies Inc increased its holdings by 271,584 shares, resulting in 1,247,802 shares worth about $57,829,385.

Horace Mann Educators Corporation Stock Holds Steady

The stock recently traded around $46.35 as of October 19, 2026, sitting right around the $46.33 close recorded on the transaction date. Shares trade below their 50-day moving average of $48.78 and below the 52-week high of $55.56, while holding above the 52-week low of $41.29.

Recent Earnings

The company posted trailing twelve month revenue of $1.75 billion alongside basic earnings of $4.28 per share. Profitability metrics show a net margin of 10.2% and a return on equity of 12.4%. Investors look ahead to the next financial reporting date scheduled for November 3, 2026.

Dividend

Shareholders receive an annual dividend rate of $1.44 per share, translating to a dividend yield of 3.11%. The payout ratio sits at 33.2% of earnings.

Insider Buying and Selling at Horace Mann Educators Corporation

Insiders have actively managed their equity positions throughout the year, with Zuraitis executing several transactions in June prior to this autumn sale.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street tracks the company with a consensus buy recommendation and a mean price target of $56.50 across coverage from analysts.

About Horace Mann Educators Corporation

Based in Springfield, Illinois, the insurance holding company provides property and casualty coverage, life and retirement products, and supplemental group benefits tailored primarily for educators and school employees across the United States.

Bottom Line

The executive's planned share sale comes weeks ahead of the upcoming earnings report scheduled for November 3, 2026. Market participants continue to monitor institutional flows and insider activity for clues regarding the property and casualty insurer's valuation.