Victor Fetter, Director of Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN)reported an open market purchase of 3,500 shares for a transaction value of ~$150,000 on Feb. 25, 2026, pursuant to an SEC Form 4 filing.
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Metric |
Price |
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Shares for sale (direct) |
3,500 |
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Transaction amount |
$149,539.60 |
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Post-trade shares (direct) |
22,291 |
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Post-transaction value (direct ownership) |
$965,000 |
Transaction amount based on SEC Form 4 reported amount ($42.73); post-employment value based on Feb. 25, 2026 market close ($43.29).
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How does this purchase compare to Fetter’s previous internal operations?
Since September 2023, Fetter has completed six direct open market purchases of similar size, with each transaction ranging from 3,000 to 3,700 shares, demonstrating a consistent accumulation strategy. -
What proportion of Fetter’s fixed assets is affected by this transaction?
The purchase of 3,500 shares represents 18.63% of Fetter’s direct holdings prior to the transaction, increasing his direct ownership from 18,791 shares to 22,291 shares. -
Has there been any participation from indirect assets or use of resources derived from this activity?
No indirect ownership companies or derivative securities are involved; the transaction is made only through the direct purchase of common stock. -
How does this job fit into the broader market conditions of Horace Mann Educators Corporation?
The purchase occurred with the stock valued at $43.29 per share (closed Feb. 25, 2026), following a one-year total return of 9.64% since that date, suggesting additional insider exposure amid recent positive performance.
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Metric |
Price |
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Revenue (TTM) |
$1.7 billion |
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Total revenue (TTM) |
$162.1 million |
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Return yield |
3.41% |
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1 year price change |
6.21% |
The 1-year price change is calculated as of Feb. 25, 2026.
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It offers property and casualty insurance, supplemental health coverage, annuities, and life insurance products, with additional services such as student loan solutions for teachers.
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It generates revenue primarily from underwriting premiums, investment income, and fee-based services, using a multi-tier insurance model.
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It targets K-12 teachers, administrators, and public school staff throughout the United States as its primary customer base.
Horace Mann Educators Corporation is a diversified insurance holding company focused on serving the financial needs of the education sector. The company combines an extensive product line with a dedicated sales team to deliver customized solutions for educators and their families. Its strategic emphasis on the education market provides a secure niche and supports a stable, recurring revenue stream.
Fetter’s purchase of 3,500 shares in late February is one of the same size acquisitions the director has made in the past few years. This acquisition plan increased his holdings to 14,200 shares of common stock in addition to 8,091.555 restricted stock units. In the past three years as of March 24, the stock price has risen 29.2% while its total return is 43.5%, indicating that Fetter’s capital appreciation plan appears to be solid.
The teacher-focused insurer posted mixed results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 in February. 3. Q4 revenue slightly missed analyst estimates of $434.8, but was still up 6.3% year over year, and adjusted earnings per share beat estimates by $1.21. The stock remained largely bearish on the news, and fell nearly 3% in February. On March 2, the company announced a 3% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.36 per share, or $1.44 for the year. The company’s dividend yield of 3.41% may be attractive to income investors, while others may enjoy the relative safety that comes with investing in insurance stocks.
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