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KEMPER CORP (KMPR)

274 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in KMPR. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -23
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
44%

Smart Money Signals — KMPR

Based on 288 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their KMPR positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 85% of 3.0Y peak

85% of all-time peak
288 funds currently hold this stock — 85% of the 3.0-year high of 340 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 6% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
19 fewer hedge funds hold KMPR compared to a year ago (-6% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 44% buying

149 buying189 selling
Last quarter: 189 funds reduced or exited vs 149 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~54 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 51 → 55 → 51 → 54. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 20% new
177 out of 288 hedge funds have held KMPR for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Buying through price weakness — shares -1%, value -22%

Value
-21%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: funds added -1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -22%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~54 new funds/quarter

55 → 51 → 55 → 51 → 54 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 51 → 55 → 51 → 54. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 67% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Of 291 current holders: 195 (67%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
51 of 288 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in KMPR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.1
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — KMPR

In 2025 Q4, 149 hedge funds were net buyers of KMPR (54 opened a new position, 95 added to an existing one), while 189 reduced or exited (112 trimmed, 77 sold completely) — a 44% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 58% of total institutional value in KMPR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -23 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 288.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KMPR

How many hedge funds hold KMPR — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of KMPR vs. share price

Market Analysis: KMPR

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Company Profile: KMPR

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy KEMPER CORP (KMPR) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much KMPR has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 49d ago
KMPR
+1.0%
XLF
+4.8%

KMPR outperformed XLF by -3.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 4d ago
KMPR
-2.1%
XLF
+1.2%

Since the filing became public, KMPR outperformed XLF by -3.3% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

47 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KMPR
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 1 days 274 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 274 295 -7.12%
13F Shares 51M 51M -0.6%
Total Value $2.07B $2.64B -21.76%
New Positions 53 50 +3
Increased Positions 99 127 -28
Closed Positions 75 75 -
Reduced Positions 104 85 +19
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

274 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in KMPR. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 institutional holders of KMPR — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 NEW SOUTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 1.01% 687,261 $21.0M
2 LAKEWOOD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP 0.97% 501,090 $15.3M
3 FULLER & THALER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.38% 3,697,718 $113.0M
4 ALGERT GLOBAL LLC 0.28% 609,813 $19K
5 Oak Thistle LLC 0.24% 81,680 $2.5M
6 DARK FOREST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP 0.24% 88,347 $2.7M
7 Optimize Financial Inc 0.23% 14,990 $458K
8 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.22% 6,286 $192K
9 EAGLE GLOBAL ADVISORS LLC 0.18% 159,060 $4.9M
10 Carl P. Sherr & Co., LLC 0.14% 10,000 $306K
11 FOX RUN MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 0.14% 26,260 $792K
12 Ceeto Capital Group, LLC 0.12% 12,910 —
13 Sagewood Asset Management LP 0.11% 11,014 $337K
14 CAXTON ASSOCIATES LLP 0.10% 146,177 $4.5M
15 Farmers & Merchants Trust Co of Long Beach 0.10% 13,776 $421K
16 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.08% 8,830 $270K
17 CSM Advisors, LLC 0.08% 101,999 $3K
18 AXQ CAPITAL, LP 0.07% 18,217 $557K
19 VOLORIDGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.06% 520,132 $15.9M
20 ExodusPoint Capital Management, LP 0.06% 256,147 $7.8M
21 BEESE FULMER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.06% 29,150 $891K
22 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.06% 22,701 —
23 JACOBS LEVY EQUITY MANAGEMENT, INC 0.05% 426,637 $13.0M
24 Mengis Capital Management, Inc. 0.05% 10,250 $313K
25 D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. 0.05% 2,654,631 $81.1M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — KEMPER CORP (KMPR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KMPR?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their KMPR positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for KMPR?

More sellers than buyers — 44% buying: Last quarter: 189 funds reduced or exited vs 149 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for KMPR holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 51 of 288 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in KMPR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held KMPR?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 177 out of 288 hedge funds have held KMPR for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy KEMPER CORP (KMPR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KMPR has moved -2.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.2% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KMPR has gained +1.0% vs +4.8% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.