Progressive’s $0.86B Volume Ranks 154th as Shares Climb 0.14% on Q2 Earnings and Dividend

On July 31, 2025, The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) recorded a trading volume of 0.86 billion, ranking 154th in market activity. The stock closed at $240.79, reflecting a 0.14% gain from its previous session. Key developments included the sale of 16,664 shares by CFO John P. Sauerland, reducing his holdings by 6.81%, and the company’s Q2 earnings report showing $4.88 EPS and $20.08 billion in revenue, a 12.1% year-over-year increase. A $0.10 per share dividend was declared, yielding 0.15% with a payout ratio of 2.25%.

Analysts adjusted their outlooks, with Jefferies Financial Group lowering its price target to $319.00 while maintaining a "buy" rating. Evercore ISI revised its stance to "in-line" from "outperform," and Barclays reduced its target to $287.00. Institutional investors showed mixed activity, with Highline Wealth Partners and TruNorth Capital Management significantly increasing holdings in the first quarter. The company’s 52-week range remains $208.13 to $292.99, with a market cap of $141.16 billion and a P/E ratio of 13.56.

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