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Progressive (PGR - Free Report) closed at $223.91 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.14% move from the prior day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 1.06% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 1.18%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.4%.

The stock of insurer has risen by 4.05% in the past month, leading the Finance sector's gain of 0.85% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.46%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Progressive in its upcoming earnings disclosure. In that report, analysts expect Progressive to post earnings of $3.98 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 1.73%. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $23.29 billion, indicating a 4.83% upward movement from the same quarter last year.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $17.74 per share and revenue of $92.26 billion, which would represent changes of -2.79% and +6.12%, respectively, from the prior year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Progressive should also be noted by investors. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.

Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 1.42% increase. Progressive currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

In the context of valuation, Progressive is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 12.48. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 11.55.

It is also worth noting that PGR currently has a PEG ratio of 2.95. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. PGR's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.71 as of yesterday's close.

The Insurance - Property and Casualty industry is part of the Finance sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 60, this industry ranks in the top 25% of all industries, numbering over 250.

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Allworth Financial LP purchased a new stake in shares of The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 9,539 shares of the insurance provider’s stock, valued at approximately $2,084,000.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Klingman & Associates LLC grew its holdings in shares of Progressive by 1.7% during the fourth quarter. Klingman & Associates LLC now owns 2,927 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $667,000 after purchasing an additional 48 shares in the last quarter. Pines Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Progressive by 3.9% in the 4th quarter. Pines Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,399 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $319,000 after buying an additional 52 shares during the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company LLC raised its position in shares of Progressive by 0.3% during the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company LLC now owns 18,736 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $4,267,000 after buying an additional 52 shares in the last quarter. Phillips Wealth Planners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Progressive by 2.8% during the 4th quarter. Phillips Wealth Planners LLC now owns 1,916 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $436,000 after acquiring an additional 52 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. grew its position in Progressive by 1.2% in the fourth quarter. Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. now owns 4,307 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $981,000 after acquiring an additional 52 shares in the last quarter. 85.34% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes Several equities analysts have recently commented on PGR shares. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on Progressive from $198.00 to $201.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Roth Capital reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $245.00 target price on shares of Progressive in a report on Thursday. BMO Capital Markets restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Progressive in a research report on Wednesday. HSBC boosted their target price on Progressive from $214.00 to $221.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada set a $208.00 price objective on Progressive in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $236.05.

Get Our Latest Stock Report on PGR Insider Activity at Progressive In other news, insider John Jo Murphy sold 8,124 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $212.70, for a total value of $1,727,974.80. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 41,291 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,782,595.70. The trade was a 16.44% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Susan Patricia Griffith sold 37,338 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $212.71, for a total value of $7,942,165.98. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 522,776 shares in the company, valued at $111,199,682.96. The trade was a 6.67% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 82,224 shares of company stock worth $17,416,438 over the last 90 days. 0.32% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Progressive Stock Down 0.4% Shares of NYSE:PGR opened at $219.45 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $127.58 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.01, a P/E/G ratio of 2.96 and a beta of 0.27. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a current ratio of 0.29. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $215.53 and a 200-day moving average price of $206.64. The Progressive Corporation has a 52-week low of $189.20 and a 52-week high of $252.82.

Progressive (NYSE:PGR – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The insurance provider reported $5.67 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.64 by $1.03. The company had revenue of $23.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $19.49 billion. Progressive had a return on equity of 32.92% and a net margin of 12.84%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $5.40 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that The Progressive Corporation will post 17.62 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Progressive Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 9th. Investors of record on Thursday, October 1st will be paid a $0.10 dividend. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 1st. Progressive’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 2.01%.

About Progressive (Free Report)

Progressive Corporation is a large U.S.-based property and casualty insurer that primarily underwrites personal auto insurance along with a broad suite of related products. Its offerings include coverage for private passenger automobiles, commercial auto fleets, motorcycles, boats and recreational vehicles, as well as homeowners, renters, umbrella and other specialty P&C products. Progressive also provides claims handling, risk management and related services to individual and commercial policyholders.

The company distributes its products through a mix of direct channels—online and by phone—and an extensive independent agent network.

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Bruce Berkowitz’s Fairholme Capital disclosed in its Q2 2026 13F filing that 18,182,367 shares of St. Joe Company, valued at $1,138,761,645, represent 76.43% of the fund’s portfolio as of June 30, 2026. That is the entire portfolio. Even for a conviction-driven value manager, parking three-quarters of a fund in one Northwest Florida land developer is extraordinary, and it deserves scrutiny before any retail investor decides Berkowitz has done the homework for them.

The filing also showed nuance. Fairholme trimmed 1,027,800 JOE shares in the quarter, a small reduction against the core position. Alongside the trim, the fund opened three contrarian entries: Pfizer (NYSE:PFE | PFE Price Prediction) at 231,000 shares valued at $5,562,480, Campbell Soup at 116,500 shares valued at $2,594,455, and United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) at 23,800 shares valued at $2,558,500. Fairholme also added to Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B) and Progressive (NYSE:PGR), signaling alignment with established value names.

The JOE Thesis Is Working St. Joe (NYSE:JOE) posted its highest Q2 revenue in 20 years, with Q2 2026 revenue of $158.80M up 23% year over year and net income of $40.50M up 37%. Every segment expanded margins: residential to 48% from 45%, hospitality to 42% from 39%, commercial to 65% from 57%. The company sits on roughly 165,000 acres in Northwest Florida with a residential pipeline exceeding 25,000 homesites, and it has quietly shrunk the float to 56,991,651 shares, the lowest count since 1997.

CEO Jorge Gonzalez framed the capital return this way: “For the second quarter of 2026, the Company allocated 43% of capital to stock repurchases, 31% to capital expenditures for growth, 14% to debt repayment, and 12% to dividends.” The stock has responded, rising 36.4% over the past year and 14.71% year to date through August 17, 2026. Berkowitz’s thesis, land compounding into cash flow as migration into Northwest Florida accelerates, is showing up in the numbers.

The Rotating Conviction Signal The new buys are classic Berkowitz. Pfizer trades at a forward P/E near 9 with a 6.42% dividend yield. Campbell’s is down 25.85% over the past year. UPS trades at a forward P/E of roughly 14 with a 6.38% dividend yield. These are beaten-down cash generators in pharma, staples, and logistics, precisely the profile Fairholme buys when sentiment is bombed out.

Should Retail Follow? JOE is a defensible long-term compounder, but Berkowitz’s 76% weighting reflects his risk tolerance, his cost basis, and his 20-year relationship with the asset. A retirement-focused investor replicating that concentration would be taking on single-name risk far beyond typical portfolio construction. JOE trades at a trailing P/E of 32 and price-to-book of 5.09, which is not statistically cheap. The land-bank optionality is real, but so is the 1.29 beta and hurricane exposure. Following Berkowitz into PFE or UPS at these yields is a more defensible starter move than mirroring his flagship bet. The signal worth taking is his sector rotation.

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Travelers Stock Surges 10% as Earnings Beat Reveals Underwriting DisciplineProgressive NYSE: PGR used its second-quarter investor event to outline its strategy for expanding in bundled auto and home insurance, emphasizing improvements in its property business and the growth potential among “Robinsons,” its term for consistently insured households that bundle auto and home coverage.

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Chief Executive Officer Tricia Griffith also announced a leadership transition in personal lines. Pat Callahan, Personal Lines President, will retire in January after nearly 24 years at the company. Lori Niederst has assumed the newly created role of Chief Personal Lines Officer, overseeing both Personal Lines and CRM.

Allstate’s Comeback Is Turning Into a Profit Machine“Our ability to move people around the company to expand their experience and deepen their skillset is what helps us build an extremely strong bench,” Griffith said, describing Niederst’s appointment as a reflection of the company’s succession planning.

Focus on bundled households Niederst said Progressive’s operating objective remains to grow as quickly as possible while maintaining a combined ratio at or below 96%, alongside high-quality customer service. She said the insurer’s segmentation and rate-to-risk capabilities have enabled it to grow twice as fast as the private-passenger auto industry over the past decade while maintaining a combined ratio seven points lower.

Buffett Spent 60 Years Ignoring Tech and the Bill Is Coming DueCallahan said Progressive recently became the largest U.S. personal auto writer on a trailing-12-month basis, measured by direct premiums written. The company captured approximately 75% of total industry premium growth during 2025, he said.

However, Progressive sees substantial opportunity among Robinson households, which account for nearly 35% of the U.S. auto market. The company has historically been more focused on other customer segments, including inconsistently insured customers, continuously insured non-homeowners and customers with unbundled auto and home policies.

Progressive’s share and policy-in-force growth among Robinsons remains in the single digits, Callahan said, particularly in agency distribution. He noted that Robinson households produce approximately 70% more lifetime premium than unbundled auto-and-home customers and roughly five times the lifetime premium of inconsistently insured customers.

“A key area of focus in agency is having a broadly available, competitively priced property offering,” Callahan said.

Property turnaround moves toward growth phase John Curtis, National Property Leader, said Progressive’s property turnaround is “substantially complete” after a multiyear effort to improve profitability, reduce catastrophe exposure and build underwriting capabilities. The company is focused primarily on owner-occupied homes bundled with Progressive auto policies.

Progressive’s property direct written premium has increased 3.7 times since 2015, and the insurer is now a top-12 property carrier, Curtis said. But the company intentionally slowed property growth after weather losses and profitability pressures weighed on results.

The property business reported a 75% combined ratio in 2025 and a 78% year-to-date combined ratio in 2026. Curtis said the 2025 result benefited from a mild catastrophe season and favorable prior-year development, though underlying profitability was in line with the company’s targets after considering those factors.

High-weather-risk states declined by 23% as a share of total insured value from 2022 through 2025. Total insured value rose 30% during that period, while modeled one-in-100-year probable maximum loss declined nearly 33%. The number of states classified as healthy and positioned for growth increased to 41 in June 2026 from 18 in May 2025. Those 41 states represent 82% of the property insurance market, compared with 40% previously. Curtis said the company reduced Florida exposure through non-renewals focused on higher-risk coastal properties and homes not compliant with recommended building codes. Progressive also managed growth in states with severe convective storm and wildfire risk, while growing faster in lower-risk markets.

Its property initiatives have included by-peril pricing, updated product models, a countrywide risk model, higher wind and hail deductibles where permitted, roof-payment schedules, exposure-management actions and distribution changes. As of June, 93% of Progressive homes premium was written on product model 5.0 or newer, while wildfire and wind-pool non-renewals were 73% complete.

Direct and agency strategies differ Niederst said the company’s Robinson opportunity differs by channel. Direct policy-in-force growth for bundled households has remained positive, supported by HomeQuote Explorer, Progressive’s platform that allows customers to compare property insurance options from affiliated and unaffiliated carriers.

Since online quoting launched in 2017, HomeQuote Explorer quote starts have grown at a 27% compound annual rate to more than 6 million from less than 1 million. The platform now offers 26 product options across 19 carriers, compared with one carrier in 2007, Niederst said.

In the independent-agent channel, Progressive estimates that more than 40,000 agencies representing over 90,000 storefronts sell its products. The company is investing in easier bundled quoting, improved property workflows, agency appointments and agent compensation through its Platinum program.

Progressive has created nearly 500,000 Robinson households through cross-selling since 2023, Niederst said. The company also is using products such as embedded renters coverage, umbrella insurance and vehicle protection to build broader household relationships over time.

Growth, capital and market conditions Management said auto growth has moderated from the elevated levels seen in 2024 and 2025 but remains positive. Progressive surpassed 40 million companywide policies in force, including 2.2 million additional private-passenger auto policies in force, Griffith said.

Personal-lines policies in force increased 8%, including 8% growth in agency auto and 10% growth in direct auto. During the second quarter, Progressive reduced auto rates in 16 states representing 37% of countrywide net written premium, Niederst said. The company reported $1.4 billion in advertising expense for the quarter, up 16% from a year earlier, while saying cost per sale remained below its target acquisition cost.

Chief Financial Officer Andrew Quigg said Progressive continues to work toward a 3.5-to-1 premium-to-surplus ratio for most eligible insurance entities by year-end 2026. He said the company’s capital priorities are reinvesting in underwriting growth and returning excess capital to shareholders when growth opportunities do not require it.

On property reinsurance, Risk and Reinsurance Business Leader Brandon Hopkins said Progressive has kept overall reinsurance capacity relatively stable in recent years despite lower exposures. He said the company is positioned to grow into its existing program while remaining within group risk-appetite and property-business financial constraints.

About Progressive (NYSE:PGR)Progressive Corporation is a large U.S.-based property and casualty insurer that primarily underwrites personal auto insurance along with a broad suite of related products. Its offerings include coverage for private passenger automobiles, commercial auto fleets, motorcycles, boats and recreational vehicles, as well as homeowners, renters, umbrella and other specialty P&C products. Progressive also provides claims handling, risk management and related services to individual and commercial policyholders.

The company distributes its products through a mix of direct channels—online and by phone—and an extensive independent agent network.

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For the quarter ended June 2026, Progressive (PGR - Free Report) reported revenue of $23.01 billion, up 6.4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $4.85, compared to $4.88 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of -0.37% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $23.09 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $4.70, the EPS surprise was +3.19%.

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Progressive performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Personal Lines Business - Property - Loss/LAE ratio: 47.9% versus 57.7% estimated by five analysts on average.Commercial Lines Business - Combined ratio: 85.3% versus 85.5% estimated by five analysts on average.Personal Lines Business - Property - Combined ratio: 78% compared to the 87.6% average estimate based on five analysts.Personal Lines Business - Property - Expense ratio: 30.1% versus 29.9% estimated by five analysts on average.Net premiums earned- Property: $777 million compared to the $776.65 million average estimate based on six analysts. The reported number represents a change of +0.1% year over year.Investment income: $979 million compared to the $975.69 million average estimate based on six analysts. The reported number represents a change of +12.4% year over year.Net premiums earned: $21.57 billion versus the six-analyst average estimate of $21.7 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +6.2%.Fees and other revenues: $305 million compared to the $287.38 million average estimate based on six analysts. The reported number represents a change of +0.7% year over year.Net premiums earned- Personal Lines- Agency: $7.63 billion versus the six-analyst average estimate of $7.68 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +4.5%.Service revenues: $148 million versus the six-analyst average estimate of $144.45 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +11.3%.Net premiums earned- Commercial Lines: $2.69 billion versus the six-analyst average estimate of $2.75 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -2.7%.Net premiums earned- Personal lines: $18.88 billion compared to the $18.94 billion average estimate based on six analysts. The reported number represents a change of +7.6% year over year.View all Key Company Metrics for Progressive here>>>

Shares of Progressive have returned -9.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.7% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) today reported the following results for the month and quarter ended June 30, 2026:

 JuneQuarter(millions, except per share amounts and ratios; unaudited) 2026  2025 Change 2026  2025 ChangeNet premiums written$6,772  $6,605 3 %$21,077 $20,076 5 %Net premiums earned$7,100  $6,954 2 %$21,573 $20,310 6 %Net income$779  $1,124 (31)%$3,311 $3,175 4 %Per share available to common shareholders$1.34  $1.91 (30)%$5.67 $5.40 5 %Total pretax net realized gains (losses) on securities$(13) $179 (107)%$604 $387 56 %Combined ratio 90.0   86.6 3.4 pts. 87.3  86.2 1.1 pts.Average diluted equivalent common shares 583.1   588.0 (1) % 584.2  587.8 (1)%  June 30,(thousands; unaudited)
2026 2025 % ChangePolicies in Force     Personal Lines     Agency – auto11,211 10,423 8Direct – auto16,721 15,245 10Special lines7,297 6,850 7Property3,631 3,608 1Total Personal Lines38,860 36,126 8Commercial Lines1,226 1,189 3Total40,086 37,315 7      
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About Progressive

Progressive Insurance® makes it easy to understand, buy and use car insurance, home insurance, and other protection needs. Progressive offers choices so consumers can reach us however it’s most convenient for them — online at progressive.com, by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, via the Progressive mobile app, or in-person with a local agent.

Progressive provides insurance for personal and commercial autos and trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, and homes; it is a leading seller of personal auto, commercial auto, motorcycle, and boat insurance, and one of the top 15 homeowners insurance carriers in the United States. 

Founded in 1937, Progressive continues its long history of offering shopping tools and services that save customers time and money, like Name Your Price®, Snapshot®, and HomeQuote Explorer®.

The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, trade publicly at NYSE: PGR.

PDF available: Progressive June 2026 Complete Earnings Release

Progressive (PGR - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $234.40, moving +1.18% from the previous trading session. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.45%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.25%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.16%.

The insurer's stock has climbed by 15.69% in the past month, exceeding the Finance sector's gain of 5.72% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.14%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Progressive in its upcoming earnings disclosure. On that day, Progressive is projected to report earnings of $4.56 per share, which would represent a year-over-year decline of 6.56%. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $23.12 billion, up 6.95% from the year-ago period.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $17.26 per share and a revenue of $92.89 billion, representing changes of -5.42% and +6.84%, respectively, from the prior year.

Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Progressive. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 4.55% higher. Progressive currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Progressive has a Forward P/E ratio of 13.42 right now. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 12.05, which means Progressive is trading at a premium to the group.

One should further note that PGR currently holds a PEG ratio of 4.39. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. PGR's industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.52 as of yesterday's close.

The Insurance - Property and Casualty industry is part of the Finance sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 108, placing it within the top 44% of over 250 industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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