Kemper Q2 Profit Decreases - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Kemper Corporation (KMPR) reported that its second-quarter net income decreased to $9.3 million, or $0.17 per share, from $34.0 million, or $0.59 per share, prior year. Consolidated net operating income was $9.6 million, or $0.18 per share, for the second quarter of 2014.

On average, four analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.29 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Total revenues decreased to $542.5 million from $588.9 million, prior year. The company said its revenues decreased primarily from a $36.4 million decrease in earned premiums at the Property & Casualty Insurance segment. Analysts expected revenue of $552.29 million for the quarter.