The earnings call revealed significant challenges, including a quarterly net loss, increased competition, and elevated claims severity, particularly in California. However, the company took steps to address these issues, including a restructuring initiative and strategic share repurchases. There was also positive performance in the Life segment and strong cash flow. Despite these efforts, the negative aspects, particularly in the auto segment, outweighed the positives.
Company Guidance
During Kemper's Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Call, the company reported a net loss of $21 million or $0.34 per diluted share, while adjusted consolidated net operating income stood at $20.4 million or $0.33 per diluted share. The quarter saw a negative 3% return on equity and year-over-year book value per share growth of 4.8%. Operating cash flow for the trailing 12 months remained strong at $585 million. The P&C segment's underlying combined ratio increased to 99.6%, with policies in force and earned premium growing 0.6% and 10.7% year-over-year, respectively. The Life segment contributed $19 million in operating earnings. Despite intensified competition and elevated severity trends, Kemper initiated a restructuring effort expected to yield $30 million in annualized savings and repurchased 5.1 million shares for $266 million during the quarter. The company's debt-to-capital ratio was maintained at 24.2%, and net investment income increased to $105 million.
Life Segment Success
The Life business delivered solid quarterly results with operating earnings of $19 million, driven by favorable claims experience and disciplined expense management.
Strong Cash Flow and Investment Income
Trailing 12-month operating cash flow remained strong at $585 million, near an all-time high. Quarterly net investment income totaled $105 million, up $9 million sequentially, driven by improved performance in the alternative investment portfolio.
Share Repurchase Program
From July to October, Kemper repurchased a total of 5.1 million shares at an average price of $52.65, totaling $266 million, including a $150 million accelerated share repurchase program.
Kemper (KMPR) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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Beat
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KMPR Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Nov 05, 2025
$42.63
$36.53
-14.31%
Aug 05, 2025
$61.12
$48.13
-21.25%
May 07, 2025
$60.94
$61.80
+1.41%
Feb 05, 2025
$67.48
$68.41
+1.38%
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