Horace Mann Educators Q3 Profit Increases, Beats Estimates

Horace Mann Educators (HMN) reported earnings for its third quarter that increased from the same period last year and beat the Street estimates.

The company's earnings came in at $34.3 million, or $0.83 per share. This compares with $11.7 million, or $0.28 per share, in last year's third quarter.

Excluding items, Horace Mann Educators reported adjusted earnings of $31.3 million or $0.76 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.72 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter rose 8.8% to $412.1 million from $378.7 million last year.

Horace Mann Educators earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q3): $34.3 Mln. vs. $11.7 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q3): $0.83 vs. $0.28 last year.
-Revenue (Q3): $412.1 Mln vs. $378.7 Mln last year.

-Guidance:
Full year EPS guidance: $2.40 - $2.70

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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