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Kemper Corp (KMPR)
NYSE:KMPR
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 07, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.49Last Year’s EPS
1.07Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 05, 2025
|% Change Since: -4.31%
|Next Earnings Date:May 07, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflects a positive overall sentiment primarily due to strong financial performance, growing specialty auto business, and strengthened balance sheet despite some challenges in the California market and minor adverse development in commercial auto.Company Guidance
During Kemper's Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call, significant guidance was provided regarding the company's financial performance and outlook. Kemper reported a net income of $318 million for the year and $97 million for the fourth quarter, with a strong specialty auto business delivering an underlying combined ratio of 91.5%. The company achieved 5% year-over-year PIF growth and anticipates continued robust growth as it enters the 2025 buying season. The life segment also remained stable, contributing to a return on equity of 12% and a return on adjusted equity of over 18% for the year. Kemper emphasized its strategy of leveraging competitive advantages in a hard market environment, particularly in regions like California, Florida, and Texas, where regulatory and market dynamics vary. The company also highlighted its actions to strengthen the balance sheet, including share repurchases, a dividend increase, and plans to retire $450 million of debt. Overall, Kemper expressed confidence in sustaining profitable growth and delivering long-term shareholder value.Strong Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Performance
Kemper delivered net income of $318 million for the year and $97 million for the fourth quarter, with a strong return on equity of 12% and return on adjusted equity of just over 18%.
Specialty Auto Business Growth
The specialty auto business achieved a combined ratio of 91.5% and PIF growth of over 5% year-over-year, with expectations of robust growth trends continuing into 2025.
Balance Sheet Strengthening
Kemper repurchased $14 million of shares, increased the quarterly dividend, and plans to retire $450 million of debt. This will bring the debt to capital ratio back into the low 20s.
Life Segment Stability
The Life segment produced strong return on capital and distributable cash flows, with adjusted net operating income of $24 million in Q4, an increase of $9 million from the previous quarter.
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KMPR Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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KMPR Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 05, 2025 | $68.22 | $69.17 | +1.39% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | $63.58 | $61.70 | -2.96% |
| Aug 05, 2024 | $60.85 | $57.05 | -6.24% |
| May 01, 2024 | $57.38 | $57.28 | -0.17% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Kemper Corp (KMPR) report earnings?
Kemper Corp (KMPR) is schdueled to report earning on May 07, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Kemper Corp (KMPR) earnings time?
Kemper Corp (KMPR) earnings time is at May 07, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is KMPR EPS forecast?
KMPR EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 1.49.
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