PGRs 151 Drop and 105th Ranked 085B Volume Amid Insider Sales and Institutional Divestments

On August 15, 2025, The stock recorded a trading volume of $0.85 billion, a 25.95% decline from the previous day, ranking it 105th in market activity. The share price fell in tandem with Progression Group (PGR), which dropped 1.51% amid broader sector pressures.

Insider selling activity intensified in the past six months, with PGR’s CRM President Lori Niederst offloading 8,063 shares on August 14, marking a 17.1% reduction in her holdings. This followed a pattern of 25 insider sales, including significant divestments by executives like Susan Griffith (CEO) and Patrick Callahan (Personal Lines President), totaling over $35 million in shares sold. Institutional investors also showed mixed signals, with BlackRock and JPMorgan reducing stakes by double-digit percentages, while FMR LLC and Capital Research added shares, indicating divergent strategic assessments.

Analyst sentiment remained cautiously optimistic, with six firms issuing "Buy" or "Outperform" ratings in recent months. Median price targets hovered near $287, reflecting confidence in long-term growth. Notable upgrades included Jefferies’ $312 target and B of A Securities’ $336 projection, though recent insider sales and institutional exits could introduce short-term volatility.

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