AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Kemper Corporation, Its Affiliates and Subsidiaries
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “a-” (Excellent) of the property/casualty subsidiaries and affiliated insurance companies of Kemper Corporation (Kemper) [NYSE: KMPR], collectively referred to as Kemper Property & Casualty Group (Kemper P&C or the group). AM Best also has affirmed the FSR of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICRs of “a-” (Excellent) of Kemper’s life subsidiaries, collectively referred to as Kemper Life Group (Kemper Life) (Chicago, IL). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb-” (Good) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) and indicative Long-Term IRs of Kemper, the ultimate parent, headquartered in Chicago, IL. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for further discussion and a detailed listing of all companies and ratings.)
Kemper Announces $150 Million Accelerated Share Repurchase
Kemper Corporation (
NYSE: KMPR) announced today that it has entered into an accelerated share repurchase transaction (“ASR”) under an agreement with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC to repurchase $150 million of its outstanding common stock. The ASR will be completed under Kemper’s previously announced $550 million share repurchase authorizations.
KMPR Q2 Deep Dive: Growth Normalizes Amid Market Shifts and Investment VolatilityInsurance holding company Kemper (
NYSE:KMPR) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales rose 8.4% year on year to $1.23 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.30 per share was 13.8% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Why Kemper (KMPR) Stock Is Trading Lower TodayShares of insurance holding company Kemper (
NYSE:KMPR) fell 21.2% in the afternoon session after the company posted disappointing second-quarter financial results and received a subsequent analyst downgrade. The insurance provider reported adjusted earnings of $1.30 per share, which fell short of the $1.52 consensus estimate. The company attributed the earnings shortfall primarily to unfavorable developments in its commercial auto business. In response to the results, analysts at Piper Sandler downgraded the stock to "Underweight" from "Overweight" and slashed their price target to $50 from $75. The firm expressed concerns about Kemper's growth in policies and its underwriting profitability, suggesting that the company's near-term earnings may have peaked.
Kemper (NYSE:KMPR) Misses Q2 Sales TargetsInsurance holding company Kemper (
NYSE:KMPR) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales rose 8.4% year on year to $1.23 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.30 per share was 13.8% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Kemper Announces $500 Million Share Repurchase Authorization and Quarterly Dividend
Kemper Corporation (
NYSE: KMPR) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a new share repurchase authorization, under which the Company can repurchase up to $500 million of its common stock. Repurchases may be made from time to time at the Company’s discretion, subject to market conditions and other factors.
Kemper Reports Second Quarter 2025 Operating Results*
Kemper Corporation (
NYSE: KMPR) reported net income of $72.6 million, or $1.12 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2025, compared to net income of $75.4 million, or $1.16 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2024.
Kemper Earnings: What To Look For From KMPRInsurance holding company Kemper (
NYSE:KMPR) will be reporting earnings this Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what to look for.
Kemper Announces Schedule for Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release
Kemper Corporation (
NYSE: KMPR) today announced that after the markets close on Tuesday, August 5, Kemper intends to issue its second quarter 2025 earnings release, financial supplement, and Form 10-Q. Following their publication, these documents will be available in the investor section of kemper.com.
Q1 Rundown: Kemper (NYSE:KMPR) Vs Other Insurance StocksAs the Q1 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the insurance industry, including Kemper (
NYSE:KMPR) and its peers.
Kemper Reports First Quarter 2025 Operating Results*
Kemper Corporation (
NYSE: KMPR) reported net income of $99.7 million, or $1.54 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025, compared to net income of $71.3 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2024.
Kemper Announces Quarterly Dividend
Kemper Corporation (
NYSE: KMPR) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share. The dividend is payable on June 3, 2025, to Kemper’s shareholders of record as of May 19, 2025.
Kemper Announces Schedule for First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release
Kemper Corporation (
NYSE: KMPR) today announced that after the markets close on Wednesday, May 7, Kemper intends to issue its first quarter 2025 earnings release, financial supplement, and Form 10-Q. Following their publication, these documents will be available in the investor section of kemper.com.
Kemper Executives to Speak at Raymond James 46th Annual Institutional Investors Conference
Kemper Corporation (
NYSE: KMPR) announced today that Joseph P. Lacher, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, and Bradley T. Camden, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in an in-person fireside chat at the Raymond James 46th Annual Institutional Investors Conference on Tuesday, March 4, at 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time.
Kemper Completes Redemption of $450 Million of 4.350% Senior Notes Due 2025
Kemper Corporation (
NYSE: KMPR) announced today that it has completed the previously announced redemption of its $450 million of 4.350% Senior Notes due 2025 using available cash.
Kemper Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Operating Results*
Kemper Corporation (
NYSE: KMPR) reported net income of $97.4 million, or $1.51 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to net income of $51.4 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023.
Kemper Announces Dividend Increase
Kemper Corporation (
NYSE: KMPR) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared an increase in the company’s quarterly dividend to $0.32 per share, an increase of 3.1% or one cent over the previous quarterly dividend. The new annual dividend amount is $1.28 per share, as compared to the current dividend amount of $1.24 per share.
Kemper Announces Schedule for Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Release
Kemper Corporation (
NYSE: KMPR) today announced that after the markets close on Wednesday, February 5, Kemper intends to issue its fourth quarter 2024 earnings release and financial supplement. The company expects to file its annual report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission shortly thereafter. Following their publication, these documents will be available in the investor section of kemper.com.
