Progressive Corp’s $0.5B Volume Slides to 231st as Institutions and Insiders Swap Stakes Amid EPS Beat and Volatile Market Sentiment

On August 7, 2025, The Progressive Corporation (PGR) saw a trading volume of $0.50 billion, down 22.47% from the previous day, ranking 231st in the market. Institutional activity included ASR Vermogensbeheer N.V. acquiring 73,677 shares valued at $20.85 million, while Blair William & Co. IL reduced its stake by 4.0%, now holding 1.3% of its portfolio in PGR. Scotia Capital Inc. increased holdings by 86.8% in Q1, adding 9,903 shares. Insider transactions highlighted CEO Susan Griffith’s sale of 30,660 shares, reducing her ownership by 5.70%, and other insiders collectively selling $26.33 million worth of shares in 90 days.

Recent earnings showed PGR reported $4.88 EPS, exceeding estimates by $0.45, with revenue of $20.08 billion, up 12.1% year-over-year. The company declared a $0.10 dividend, yielding 15.0%. Analysts adjusted ratings, with Evercore ISI downgrading to "in-line" and BMO Capital lowering the price target to $281.00. The stock maintains an average "Moderate Buy" rating with a $286.88 consensus target. Institutional ownership remains at 85.34%, reflecting mixed investor sentiment amid market volatility.

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