News

Progressive (PGR) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why

Progressive (PGR) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Yahoo·11:00PGR▼−1.6%

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Progressive 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Progressive (NYSE:PGR) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.94% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.88%. Currently, Progressive has a market capitalization of $128.81

Benzinga·08:00PGR▼−1.6%

Here is What to Know Beyond Why The Progressive Corporation (PGR) is a Trending Stock

Progressive (PGR) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

Yahoo·08:00PGR▼−1.6%

Progressive's Rising Auto Premiums Support Growth and Underwriting

PGR's rising auto premiums, expanding policy base and improved underwriting profitability support growth as competition intensifies in the U.S. auto market.

Yahoo·08:00PGR▼−1.6%

Progressive (PGR) Q3 Earnings Show Strong Underwriting As Profit Growth Slips

Progressive came into Q3 earnings with a stock that had cooled in recent weeks, down over the past month but edging up about 1% today to around US$216 as investors absorbed the numbers. The insurer reported Q3 2026 basic earnings per share of US$4.38 on total revenue of US$23.2b, a solid headline for a business built on underwriting discipline. Yet the share price reaction looks mild next to the size of the profit engine, with net income of US$2.5b, which reminds you this is still one of the...

Yahoo·12:17PGR▼−1.6%

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Progressive 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Progressive (NYSE:PGR) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.64% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.61%. Currently, Progressive has a market capitalization of $123.89

Benzinga·08:30PGR

Progressive: A Great Insurer, But Slowing Growth Justifies A 'Hold'

Progressive stock remains a "Hold" given its fair valuation and slowing premium growth. Here's what you need to know about PGR.

SeekingAlpha·10:54PGR▼−1.6%

Progressive Stock Has Turned $10,000 Into More Than $90,000 in 10 Years

Is the insurance giant stock still a buy today?

Yahoo·10:48PGR▼−1.6%

These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On Progressive After Q3 Results

Progressive beats Q3 EPS estimates but misses sales; shares rise 2.2%. Analysts cut price targets to $246 and $196.

Benzinga·06:34PGR▼−1.6%

Wells Fargo Maintains Underweight on Progressive, Lowers Price Target to $196

Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan maintains Progressive (NYSE:PGR) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $201 to $196.

Benzinga·05:37PGR▼−1.6%

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on Progressive, Lowers Price Target to $246

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Meyer Shields maintains Progressive (NYSE:PGR) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $252 to $246.

Benzinga·04:48PGR▼−1.6%

The Progressive Q3 Panic Is Overdone

The Progressive’s Q3 was a disappointment. Premium growth came in at 1%, and auto policies dropped 31,000 in a month. Click to know why I still rate PGR stock a buy.

SeekingAlpha·03:30PGR▼−1.6%

Progressive (PGR) Is Up 5.1% After Q3 EPS Beat And Stronger Underwriting Results - What's Changed

In the past nine months to September 30, 2026, The Progressive Corporation reported revenue of US$68.99 billion and net income of US$8.67 billion, with diluted EPS from continuing operations of US$14.83, alongside third-quarter EPS of US$4.60 that exceeded consensus forecasts despite slightly lower-than-expected quarterly revenue of US$23.36 billion. The company also reported a stronger combined ratio, higher net premiums written and earned, and growth in policies in force across personal...

Yahoo·17:12PGR▼−1.6%

Higher Rates Are Helping Progressive Stock And Other US Insurance Shares

Higher-for-longer interest rates and a 10-year Treasury yield parked above 5% are starting to separate resilient financial stocks from those that rely on cheap money just to get by. That split creates real opportunity for investors who can distinguish between fragile balance sheets and businesses designed to operate with more expensive capital. This article first examines the macro backdrop, then outlines three US financial stocks that are exposed to this rate environment and what that might...

Yahoo·01:12PGR▼−1.6%

Progressive (PGR) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know

Progressive (PGR) closed the most recent trading day at $209.47, moving +1.93% from the previous trading session.

Yahoo·16:50PGR▼−1.6%

Reflecting On Property & Casualty Insurance Stocks’ Q2 Earnings: Progressive (NYSE:PGR)

As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the property & casualty insurance industry, including Progressive (NYSE:PGR) and its peers.

Yahoo·17:28PGR▼−1.6%

Progressive (PGR) Stock Could Still Be A Bargain On Earnings

Progressive has pulled back over the past year after a strong multi year climb, which puts a spotlight on whether the current share price still lines up with what its earnings can support. For investors, the question now is how much of the insurer's profit power is already captured in the stock at around US$203.13. Over 5 years, Progressive has delivered a total return of 149.1%. This raises the issue of whether the earnings story has moved far enough to support that kind of compounding. The...

Yahoo·23:23PGR▼−1.6%

Progressive (PGR) Stock Moves -2.48%: What You Should Know

In the most recent trading session, Progressive (PGR) closed at $206.97, indicating a -2.48% shift from the previous trading day.

Yahoo·17:45PGR▼−1.6%

NVIDIA and Travelzoo have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

NVIDIA returns to Zacks Rank #1 as strong AI-driven growth and rising estimates contrast with Travelzoo's earnings and membership challenges.

Yahoo·09:09

Berkshire After Buffett: Can It Continue to Endure and Compound?

Berkshire Hathaway's post-Buffett case hinges on preserving its culture, disciplined capital allocation and durable businesses amid a historic leadership shift.

Yahoo·13:11

Progressive’s Trailing Yield Is Wildly Misleading. Here Is What It Actually Pays

Most income investors screening Progressive see a yield figure and assume it reflects what they will actually collect. The reality is far stranger, and far more consequential for anyone buying shares today.

Yahoo·08:20PGR▼−1.6%

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Reiterates Outperform on Progressive, Maintains $250 Price Target

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Meyer Shields reiterates Progressive (NYSE:PGR) with a Outperform and maintains $250 price target.

Benzinga·09:36PGR▼−1.6%

Progressive Reports August 2026 Results

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) today reported the following results for the month ended August 31, 2026: August(millions, except per share amounts and ratios; unaudited)2026 2025 ChangeNet premiums written$7,605 $7,199 6 %Net premiums earned$7,354 $7,036 5 %Net income$951 $1,220 (22)%Per share available to common shareholders$1.63 $2.07 (21)%Total pretax net realized gains (losses) on securities$108 $78 38 %Combined ratio 89.3 83

Yahoo·08:17PGR▼1.6%

Is Progressive Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold About 10% Below Its 52-Week High?

Progressive is a well-run insurance company, but is a modest pullback enough to make it a buy?

Yahoo·22:35PGR▼−1.6%

Tracking Bruce Berkowitz's Fairholme Portfolio - Q2 2026 Update

Fairholme Fund’s latest 13F shows a 76% stake in St. Joe Company. Minor new positions were initiated at Pfizer, Campbell Soup, and UPS. See more here.

SeekingAlpha·17:11

U.S. Army Veteran to Receive 2024 Freightliner Cascadia Through Progressive's Keys to Progress® Program

Today, Progressive Insurance® recognizes Fahad Al-Kadhim of Macomb, Mich., as the recipient of a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia as part of the Keys to Progress program. The award recognizes Al-Kadhim's commitment to service and will help him take the next step toward building his own trucking business. His story reflects a lifelong commitment to serving others.

Yahoo·12:00PGR▼−1.6%

Is Most-Watched Stock The Progressive Corporation (PGR) Worth Betting on Now?

Progressive (PGR) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

Yahoo·09:00PGR▼−1.6%

Is Progressive (PGR) Cheap Following Its Move Higher Into Earnings?

Progressive (PGR) has drawn fresh attention after the stock gained 1.56% in the latest session, outpacing broader market declines as investors looked ahead to its upcoming earnings release. For context, Progressive’s 7 day share price return of 2.98% and 30 day gain of 5.59% at a recent share price of US$221.31 sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return that has declined 3.79%. At the same time, the 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns of 69.94% and 168.68% suggest longer term...

Yahoo·15:09PGR▼−1.6%

Cincinnati Financial Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CINF) announced that at today's regular meeting, the board of directors declared a 94 cents-per-share regular quarterly cash dividend. The dividend is payable October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 23, 2026.

Yahoo·17:05

First American Financial (FAF) Up 4.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

First American Financial (FAF) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Yahoo·12:30

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Upgrades Progressive (PGR)

Fintel·14:38PGR▼−1.6%

Here’s How Much You Would Have Made Owning Progressive Stock In The Last 15 Years

Progressive (NYSE:PGR) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.82% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.07%. Currently, Progressive has a market capitalization of $128.11

Benzinga·12:30PGR▼−1.6%

Progressive's July Earnings Decline Y/Y on Escalating Expenses

PGR's July premiums and policies in force grew, while higher expenses and securities losses pressure earnings and margins.

Yahoo·11:14PGR▼−1.6%

Why Is W.R. Berkley (WRB) Down 2.8% Since Last Earnings Report?

W.R. Berkley (WRB) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Yahoo·11:30

Progressive Reports July 2026 Results

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) today reported the following results for the month ended July 31, 2026: July(millions, except per share amounts and ratios; unaudited) 2026 2025 ChangeNet premiums written$7,441 $7,057 5 %Net premiums earned$7,355 $6,986 5 %Net income$961 $1,090 (12)%Per share available to common shareholders$1.65 $1.85 (11)%Total pretax net realized gains (losses) on securities$(47) $79 (159)%Combined ratio 86.8 85.

Yahoo·08:16PGR▼−1.6%

Arch Capital Lags Industry, Trades at a Premium: Time to Hold or Exit?

ACGL's strong underwriting, investment income and capital generation support growth, while softer property pricing and catastrophe risks weigh.

Yahoo·11:14

Billionaire Bruce Berkowitz Reveals 76% Of Fairholme Capital Is in Just 1 Stock

Bruce Berkowitz has built his entire Fairholme portfolio around a single Northwest Florida land developer, and the boldness of that bet raises a question every retail investor should answer before following his lead.

Yahoo·10:57

WRB Trading at a 2.67X Discount to Industry: Time to Hold or Buy?

W.R.Berkley's disciplined underwriting, record investment income and premium growth support margins, while AI gains and competition shape its outlook.

Yahoo·13:01

Is Brown Advisory’s Bet on Progressive’s Data Edge Reframing the PGR Investment Narrative?

In June, Brown Advisory disclosed that it had initiated a position in The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR), citing the insurer’s leading role in the U.S. personal insurance market, low-cost products, and data-driven customer segmentation. This institutional vote of confidence underscores how Progressive’s scale and analytics-focused model are being viewed as key advantages in a soft insurance market with non-deferrable demand. Now we’ll examine how Brown Advisory’s focus on Progressive’s...

Yahoo·21:08PGR▼−1.6%

Is Progressive (PGR) Undervalued After Brown Advisory Took A Position?

Progressive (PGR) is back in focus after Brown Advisory initiated a position in June, citing the insurer's role in the U.S. personal insurance market and its data driven approach to customer segmentation. See our latest analysis for Progressive. Over the past year Progressive has seen its share price move in fits and starts, with an 8.52% 90 day share price return contrasting with a 6.35% decline in 1 year total shareholder return. This points to improving near term momentum after a softer...

Yahoo

Progressive (PGR) Is Winning Market Share. Can It Keep Growing?

Brown Advisory, an investment management company, released its “Brown Advisory Global Leaders Strategy” for the second quarter of 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Brown Advisory’s Global Leaders Strategy delivered a net return of 4.6% in the second quarter of 2026, underperforming its benchmark, the MSCI ACWI Net Index, […]

Yahoo·09:10PGR▼−1.6%

Progressive's Combined Ratio Widened to 87.1 Last Quarter. What That Says About the Growth Machine.

Progressive has had a good run, but further growth appears to require some trade-offs.

Yahoo·14:35PGR▼−1.6%

Progressive Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Progressive (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

Yahoo·08:04PGR▼−1.6%

The Progressive Corporation 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

2026-08-05. The following slide deck was published by The Progressive Corporation in conjunction with their 2026 Q2 earnings call.

SeekingAlpha·21:02PGR▼−1.6%