Travelers Shares Slide to 413th in Volume as Institutional Buys Clash with Insider Sales and Analysts Split

On September 5, 2025, The Travelers Companies (TRV) closed with a 1.51% decline, trading at $275.17. The stock’s volume fell 22.51% to $270 million, ranking 413th in market activity. Institutional activity highlighted increased stakes by AQR Capital Management, which boosted its position by 24% to 1.43 million shares, while Cornerstone Planning Group LLC raised its holdings by 700% to 96 shares. Insider sales, including 16,820 shares sold by EVP Mojgan Lefebvre, added to bearish sentiment.

Analyst activity remained mixed, with Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgrading TRV to "outperform" with a $316 target, while Wall Street Zen downgraded to "hold." Citigroup initiated "neutral" coverage at $291. The stock’s 52-week range of $224.62–$279.04 and a 12.08 P/E ratio suggest moderate valuation, though recent earnings beat estimates by $2.99 per share, reflecting strong quarterly revenue growth of 7.4% year-over-year.

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