Horace Mann Educators Reports Strong Q3 2026 Earnings with Significant EPS Growth
Horace Mann Educators (HMN) reported robust third-quarter 2026 financial results, highlighted by a core earnings per share (EPS) of $2.06, representing a 50% increase year-over-year. The company's performance was driven by strong underwriting in the Property & Casualty segment and significant growth in net investment income, which rose 17% to $140 million. Additionally, Life & Retirement core earnings doubled compared to the previous year due to higher investment income and favorable reserve releases. Following these results, management raised its full-year core EPS guidance to a range of $5.75 to $5.95. The company also noted strong momentum in Group Benefits sales, which grew 67% year-to-date, and reported that catastrophe losses remained below historical averages. Strategic acquisitions involving Medical Mutual of Ohio are expected to contribute an additional $0.40 to $0.50 to annual core EPS.
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