Is PGR a good stock to buy?
The Progressive Corporation · end-of-day data as of Nov 13, 2026
- P/E vs sector-18.2%
- FCF yield+7.9%
- News
- MAs4 of 4
- MACD0.16
- Sector▲ -1.8%
- Earnings in75d
- P/E11.9x
- RSI63
- Support-1.0%
- Resistance+2.0%
- Off 52w high-2.2%
- Volume0.7x
- Bollingerupper half
- P/E vs own+9.7%
- ConsensusHold · 25
- Trendsideways
- 52w range$189–$241
- ATR+2.2%
- Off ATH-19.5%
- PT$230.50 -2.2%
- Insiders-$8.99M
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Is Progressive a good stock to buy?
Progressive is strong on 1 of the 4 questions about the business. The price is low: 11.9 times its earnings, below its 3-year median of 15.8 (Nov 13, 2026). pretickt does not say whether to buy or sell.
PGR sales growth revenue growth
+21%a year, for the last 3 yearsProgressive's sales grew 21% a year for 3 years, to $87.65B in fiscal 2025.
PGR analysts' forecast revenue estimates
0%the sales they expect next fiscal year, on the lastAnalysts expect Progressive's sales to grow 0% to $87.91B in fiscal 2026 (6 analysts).
PGR margin after costs profit margin
16%of sales left after running the businessProgressive's operating margin was 16% in the 12 months to Sep 30, 2026, against 2% in fiscal 2022.
PGR cash generated free cash flow
$10.82Bcash left after investing, last 12 monthsProgressive generated $10.82B of free cash flow in the 12 months to Sep 30, 2026, about as much as its reported profit.
PGR earnings vs estimates
5 of 7quarters above the analysts' estimateProgressive beat the analysts' profit estimate in 5 of 7 quarters, the latest on Oct 14, 2026; 1 quarter the sources disagree on is left out.
PGR insider selling
-$31.01Msold, net, by its executives in 12 monthsProgressive's executives and directors sold a net $31.01M of shares in the 12 months to Nov 13, 2026; none bought.
PGR number of employees
+6%more people in a yearProgressive had 70,000 employees at the end of fiscal 2025, 6% more than a year before.
PGR CEO pay
$17.71Mfor fiscal 2025, 62% of it in stock and optionsProgressive paid its CEO $17.71M for fiscal 2025, 62% of it in stock and options.
PGR in past recessions
pretickt analysis-13%its sales in the worst oneProgressive's sales fell in 1 of the last 2 US recessions, by as much as 13% in fiscal 2008.
PGR price vs profit P/E ratio
11.9×a year's earningsProgressive's P/E ratio is 11.9 (Nov 13, 2026), below its 3-year median of 15.8.
PGR price vs assets price to book
4.0×times what its assets are worth on paperProgressive trades at 4.0 times its book value (Nov 13, 2026); its competitors' median is 2.0.
PGR price vs competitors
pretickt analysis11.9×a year's earnings, against its competitorsInvestors pay 11.9 times Progressive's earnings (Nov 13, 2026), more than for Cincinnati Financial (11.1), Travelers (10.6) and Allstate (6.1), less than for Chubb (13.1).
PGR analysts' target price target
-2%to their average targetAnalysts' average price target for Progressive is $231, 2% below the Nov 13, 2026 close of $235.78.
PGR analyst ratings, 90 days
pretickt analysisKeefe, Bruyette & Woodsupgrade
In the 90 days to Nov 13, 2026, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded Progressive.
PGR growth priced in fair value
pretickt analysis+1%a year, for ten years, to be worth the priceAt $235.78 a share, Progressive's free cash flow must grow about 1% a year for ten years to be worth the price (Nov 13, 2026).
What is Progressive's P/E ratio?
Progressive's P/E ratio is 11.9 (Nov 13, 2026), below its 3-year median of 15.8. Investors pay 11.9 times Progressive's earnings (Nov 13, 2026), more than for Cincinnati Financial (11.1), Travelers (10.6) and Allstate (6.1), less than for Chubb (13.1).
Who are Progressive's biggest competitors?
pretickt compares Progressive with Chubb, Travelers, Allstate and Cincinnati Financial. Progressive's sales grew 8% in the 12 months to Sep 30, 2026, faster than Chubb (+6%), Allstate (+5%) and Travelers (+1%), slower than Cincinnati Financial (+10%).
Is Progressive profitable?
Progressive's operating margin was 16% in the 12 months to Sep 30, 2026, against 2% in fiscal 2022. Progressive generated $10.82B of free cash flow in the 12 months to Sep 30, 2026, about as much as its reported profit.
Are insiders selling Progressive stock?
Progressive's executives and directors sold a net $31.01M of shares in the 12 months to Nov 13, 2026; none bought.
Who owns Progressive stock?
1,888 institutions hold 88% of Progressive's shares (Jun 30, 2026); Vanguard and Capital Group added shares that quarter, BlackRock sold some.
How many employees does Progressive have?
Progressive had 70,000 employees at the end of fiscal 2025, 6% more than a year before.
From the companies' statements (FMP), their filings read by pretickt, the analysts and the insiders, as of Nov 13, 2026. Each card says what a fact means for its question, never what to do with the stock: for information only, not investment advice.