
Kemper (KMPR) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Kemper (KMPR) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Kemper is facing challenges due to increased attorney involvement and higher loss costs in California, leading to a disappointing net investment income. The recent departure of CEO Joe Lacher, Jr. and the past two quarters' disappointing results have created a loss of confidence in the company's earnings power. Although the share price is currently trading at a historically low level, the company may struggle to regain profitability in the near term amidst these challenges.
Bears say
Kemper is likely to continue to face difficulties in its underwriting results and will need to make significant rate increases to address issues with bodily injury severity in certain markets, causing a negative impact on its bottom line. The company's focus on preserving capital for growth rather than returning it to shareholders also suggests a potential slowdown in stock performance. Additionally, the company's minimum limits in California have attracted more attention from attorneys, leading to higher-than-expected bodily injury severity trends that will continue to negatively impact results for the foreseeable future.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Kemper and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Kemper (KMPR) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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