Kemper demonstrated strong financial performance with significant growth in its Specialty Auto and Commercial Auto segments, along with robust capital and liquidity management. However, the company faced challenges with adverse prior-year development and investment portfolio volatility. Despite these challenges, the highlights notably outweigh the lowlights.
Company Guidance -
Q3 2025
During Kemper's second quarter 2025 earnings call, the company provided guidance indicating strong underlying operating results, particularly in their Specialty Auto business, which achieved a 93.5% underlying combined ratio and 8% year-over-year policies in force (PIF) growth. The company reported an adjusted return on equity (ROE) of 15% and a 14% year-over-year growth in adjusted book value per share. Kemper also noted an all-time high trailing 12-month operating cash flow of nearly $600 million. In their Commercial Auto business, they achieved an underlying combined ratio of 90% with an 18% growth in PIF. Despite facing $19 million in adverse prior-year development due to social inflation effects, the company maintained a positive outlook on future growth. Kemper highlighted a $500 million share repurchase authorization, reflecting confidence in their financial position and stock valuation. The company's debt-to-capital ratio is near their long-term target, and they emphasized continued strong performance across their core businesses.
Strong Financial Performance
Kemper delivered a return on adjusted equity of 15% and adjusted book value per share growth of 14% year-over-year. The company also reported an all-time high trailing 12-month operating cash flow of nearly $600 million.
Specialty Auto Growth
The Specialty Auto segment produced a 93.5% underlying combined ratio, with 8% year-over-year PIF growth and earned premium growth of 17%.
Commercial Auto Success
Commercial Auto achieved an underlying combined ratio of 90% and PIF growth of 18%.
Capital and Liquidity Strength
Kemper retired $450 million of debt, bringing the debt-to-cap ratio near the long-term target. The company repurchased $80 million of common stock since April 1 and has $550 million available for future repurchases.
Kemper (KMPR) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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KMPR Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Aug 05, 2025
$61.49
$48.42
-21.26%
May 07, 2025
$61.30
$62.17
+1.42%
Feb 05, 2025
$67.89
$68.83
+1.38%
Oct 30, 2024
$63.26
$61.40
-2.94%
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Kemper Corp (KMPR) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 29, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).
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