HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORP CEO MARITA ZURAITIS SELLS 5,000 SHARES AT $42.28

Horace Mann Educators Corporation has disclosed that Marita Zuraitis, Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, has sold 5,000 shares of common stock at a price of $42.28 per share on August 1, 2025.

Horace Mann Educators Corporation has disclosed that Marita Zuraitis, the Director, President, and Chief Executive Officer, sold 5,000 shares of common stock on August 1, 2025. The transaction was executed at a price of $42.28 per share, totaling $211,400 [1].

This sale was part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Zuraitis on November 18, 2024. The plan allows for the pre-set sale of securities to avoid potential insider trading violations. The transaction represents 5,000 shares, which is a significant portion of the 100,000 shares Zuraitis owns directly [1].

The sale of these shares comes ahead of Horace Mann's quarterly earnings report scheduled for August 6, 2025. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of $0.61 and revenue of approximately $424.7 million [2]. The earnings report will provide insight into the company's financial health and may impact the stock's short-term price trajectory.

Horace Mann's current financial metrics indicate a market valuation with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 15.11, a price-to-sales ratio of 2.14, an enterprise value to sales ratio of 2.78, and an enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio of 4.30. The company also exhibits an earnings yield of 6.62% and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41 [2].

The sale of Zuraitis's shares does not appear to indicate any immediate concerns about the company's financial health. However, investors should closely monitor the earnings report and any commentary from management to gauge the impact on the stock price.

References:
[1] https://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form+4+HORACE+MANN+EDUCATORS+For%3A+Aug+01+Filed+by%3A+ZURAITIS+MARITA/25149680.html
[2] https://site.financialmodelingprep.com/market-news/horace-mann-educators-corporation-earnings-preview-financial-analysis