Kemper Corp (NYSE: KMPR) has reported earnings for its second fiscal quarter (ending June 30) of $1.17 versus a loss $-1.52 for the same period a year ago. This result fell short of the consensus estimate of $1.34 by $-0.17. For the latest four quarters through June 30, E.P.S. were $0.80 compared to $-4.78 a year ago.
Recent Price Action
Kemper Corp (NYSE: KMPR) stock closed at $61.71 on 8/5/24 after a decline of -3.1%. Moreover, unusually high trading volume at 156% of normal accompanied the decline. The stock has declined -5.1% during the last week but has been exceptionally strong relative to the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Reflecting future returns on capital that are forecasted to be above the cost of capital, KMPR is expected to be a Value Builder.
Kemper has a current Value Trend Rating of B (Positive). The Value Trend Rating reflects very contradictory signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Kemper has a slightly negative Appreciation Score of 34 but a very high Power Rating of 92, triggering the Positive Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of B. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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