Kemper Corporation (KMPR) To Go Ex-Dividend on August 21st

Kemper Corporation (NYSE:KMPR) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 5th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 21st will be paid a dividend of 0.32 per share by the insurance provider on Friday, September 4th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.3%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 21st.

Kemper has raised its dividend payment by an average of 0.0%annually over the last three years and has raised its dividend every year for the last 1 years. Kemper has a payout ratio of 19.2% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities research analysts expect Kemper to earn $4.32 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $1.28 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 29.6%.

Kemper Trading Up 1.9%

NYSE:KMPR opened at $29.84 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $1.76 billion, a P/E ratio of -3.55 and a beta of 1.04. The company has a current ratio of 0.18, a quick ratio of 0.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $27.19 and its 200-day simple moving average is $30.49. Kemper has a 12-month low of $22.69 and a 12-month high of $54.90.

Kemper (NYSE:KMPR) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The insurance provider reported $0.45 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.34 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $1.09 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.16 billion. Kemper had a positive return on equity of 2.76% and a negative net margin of 10.84%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 10.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.30 earnings per share. Equities analysts anticipate that Kemper will post 1.94 EPS for the current year.

More Kemper News

Here are the key news stories impacting Kemper this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Kemper reported second-quarter operating earnings of $0.45 per share, exceeding estimates of roughly $0.32–$0.34. Management also outlined a plan targeting approximately $80 million in annualized savings by the end of 2026 through expense reductions and tighter underwriting. Kemper outlines $80M in run-rate savings
• Positive Sentiment: The company is pursuing a 6.9% California rate increase, which could improve pricing adequacy if approved and support future personal-auto profitability. The filing follows Kemper’s effort to tighten underwriting and reduce exposure to less profitable business. California rate increase and savings article
• Positive Sentiment: Kemper declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share, equivalent to $1.28 annually and an indicated yield of approximately 4.4%. The payout may appeal to income-focused investors, although the company’s earnings recovery remains important for long-term dividend support.
• Neutral Sentiment: The $80 million savings goal and underwriting changes are forward-looking initiatives, so their effect on earnings will depend on execution, claims trends, regulatory approvals, and whether reduced growth limits premium revenue.
• Negative Sentiment: Kemper posted a $464.8 million second-quarter GAAP net loss, or $7.90 per share, due largely to a non-cash goodwill impairment of $460 million. Although management said the charge does not affect cash generation, statutory capital, liquidity, or debt covenants, it highlights pressure on the value and profitability of the business. Kemper Reports Second Quarter 2026 Operating Results
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue of $1.09 billion missed the $1.16 billion consensus estimate and declined 10.8% year over year. Operating earnings also fell sharply from $1.30 per share a year earlier, while reported return on equity was only 4.8%.

Kemper Company Profile

Kemper Corporation (NYSE:KMPR) is a diversified insurance holding company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Formed through the rebranding of Unitrin in 2010, Kemper has established a nationwide presence by offering a broad array of property and casualty insurance products. The company distributes its products through independent agents, brokers and direct-to-consumer channels, serving both individual policyholders and commercial clients.

The personal insurance segment provides coverage for automobiles, homeowners, renters and umbrella lines, while the commercial business focuses on liability, workers’ compensation and specialty property solutions tailored to small and mid-sized enterprises.