Kemper climbs 9% as Q3 preliminary earnings beat estimates

Kemper (KMPR.US) climbed nearly 9% during regular trading to $32.00.

The property and casualty insurance industry index rose 1.7% over the same period.

The company released preliminary third-quarter 2026 results, projecting net income of $52.4 million, swinging to a profit from a second-quarter loss. Earnings per share came in at $0.88, topping the analyst consensus of $0.54.

Kemper noted that the specialty auto insurance combined ratio improved to 99.2%, including about $23 million in favorable prior-year reserve development. Consolidated net investment income is expected to rise from the second quarter to approximately $107 million.

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