Kemper Corp

Kemper reported adjusted earnings of $0.45 per share for Q2 (expectation $0.34), but missed revenue with $1.1 billion versus $1.16 billion expected. A GAAP net loss of $464.8 million was driven mainly by a $460 million goodwill impairment. Management cites sequential operational improvements, identified annual cost savings of more than $80 million, and is focused on restoring profitability; the stock fell about 5% in premarket trading. » Więcej na de.investing.com

Kemper has appointed Stephen J. McAnena as president and chief executive officer, effective June 1; he will also join the board of directors. Tom Evans returns to his role as executive vice president, secretary and general counsel, and Anthony J. DeSantis was appointed to the board. The stock is trading near its 52-week low after a 55% decline over the past year, while the company has a 37-year dividend streak and currently offers a dividend yield of 4.6%. Kemper manages about $12 billion in assets and services more than 4.5 million policies through approximately 24,000 agents and brokers. » Więcej na de.investing.com

Kemper’s board has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share. The payment date is June 2, 2026; shareholders of record on May 18, 2026, will be eligible. Kemper is a specialty insurer with about $12 billion in assets and over 4.5 million policies; the stock is rated undervalued on InvestingPro. » Więcej na de.investing.com