T. Rowe Price takes 6.3% stake in Horace Mann (NYSE: HMN)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 2,563,874 shares of Horace Mann Educators common stock, representing 6.3% of the class. The Schedule 13G/A amendment states the filer has sole voting power over 2,552,832 shares and sole dispositive power over 2,563,874 shares. The filing includes a disclaimer denying beneficial ownership.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Large passive stake disclosed: 2,563,874 shares (6.3%).

T. Rowe Price lists a 6.3% holding with sole voting power on most shares, indicating a significant institutional position in Horace Mann Educators. The filing is an amended Schedule 13G/A, which commonly reports passive or qualifying ownership.

Whether this stake affects governance depends on future disclosures and any conversion to active engagement; subsequent filings would show any change in intent or voting plans.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 2,563,874 shares Percent of class: 6.3% Sole voting power: 2,552,832 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 2,563,874 shares Schedule 13G/A amendment

Percent of class 6.3% Percent of common stock class

Sole voting power 2,552,832 shares Number of shares with sole vote control

Sole dispositive power 2,563,874 shares Number of shares with sole power to dispose

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, Beneficial ownership, Sole dispositive power

3 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment to ownership report for institutional investors"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

Beneficial ownership regulatory

"Amount beneficially owned: 2563874 (percent: 6.3%)"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

Sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2563874"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

HORACE MANN EDUCATORS

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

440327104

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 440327104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

MARYLAND

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 2,552,832.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 2,563,874.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,563,874.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

6.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: HORACE MANN EDUCATORS
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1 HORACE MANN PLZ, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62715
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1307 Point Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
(c)	Citizenship: Maryland
(d)	Title of class of securities: COMMON STOCK
(e)	CUSIP No.: 440327104
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 2563874
(b)	Percent of class: 6.3 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 2552832
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2563874
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11. T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. hereby declares and affirms that the filing of Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that Price Associates is the beneficial owner of the securities referred to, which beneficial ownership is expressly denied.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

Signature:	Ellen York
Name/Title:	Vice President
Date:	05/15/2026

FAQ

What stake does T. Rowe Price hold in Horace Mann (HMN)?

T. Rowe Price holds 2,563,874 shares, equal to 6.3% of common stock. The Schedule 13G/A shows sole voting power for 2,552,832 shares and sole dispositive power for 2,563,874 shares.

Does the filing say T. Rowe Price controls Horace Mann votes?

The filing reports sole voting power over 2,552,832 shares, indicating voting control for that portion. It also includes a statement denying beneficial ownership in its closing declaration.

Is this a Schedule 13G or 13D filing for HMN and what does it mean?

This is an amended Schedule 13G/A, which is typically used by institutional investors reporting passive or exempt beneficial ownership. It does not by itself indicate an intent to actively influence management or solicit proxies.

When was the Schedule 13G/A signed and by whom?

The amendment is signed by Ellen York, Vice President of T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., with a signature date of 05/15/2026, per the filing's signature block.