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Progressive underwrites private and commercial auto insurance and specialty lines; it has almost 20 million personal auto policies in force and is one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. Progressive markets its policies through independent insurance agencies in the US and Canada and directly via the internet and telephone. Its premiums are split roughly equally between the agent and the direct channel. The company also offers commercial auto policies and entered homeowners insurance through an acquisition in 2015.

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Goldman Sachs analyst Alex Scott maintains Progressive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $262 to $280.

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Roth MKM analyst Harry Fong maintains Progressive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $270 to $290.

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Morgan Stanley analyst Bob Huang maintains Progressive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $260 to $300.

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Progressive shares are trading higher following August financial results.

The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) today reported the following results for the month ended August&nbsp;31, 2024: &nbsp;
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="2">August</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(millions, except per share amounts and ratios; unaudited)</td>
<td>2024</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net premiums written</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>6,507.1</td>
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<tr>
<td>Net premiums earned</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>5,967.9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net income</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>935.3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Per share available to common shareholders</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>1.59</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Total pretax net realized gains (losses) on securities</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>104.0</td>
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<tr>
<td>Combined ratio – current year</td>
<td>85.5</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;– prior year month</td>
<td>97.2</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Average diluted equivalent common shares</td>
<td>587.6</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Progressive Reports August 2024 EPS $1.59; Net Premiums Written $6.507B

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PGR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$399.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>917</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRBG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>619</td>
<td>767</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IVZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$47.3K</td>
<td>727</td>
<td>412</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$122.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>203</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$50.4K</td>
<td>128</td>
<td>64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$242.5K</td>
<td>351</td>
<td>53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For PGR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1950 contract(s) at a $255.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $399.7K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 1673 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 36 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $21.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.8K, with a price of $189.0 per contract. There were 4126 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1655 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 99 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 28 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.0K, with a price of $1324.0 per contract. There were 2314 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 917 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CRBG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRBG#NYSE">CRBG</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 479 contract(s) at a $26.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 31 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.5K, with a price of $70.0 per contract. There were 619 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 767 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IVZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVZ#NYSE">IVZ</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 36 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 412 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.3K, with a price of $115.0 per contract. There were 727 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 412 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 127 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $122.0K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 1151 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 203 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 99 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 22 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.4K, with a price of $2291.0 per contract. There were 128 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 64 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 491 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $535.0 per contract. There were 45 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 281 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $242.5K, with a price of $4850.0 per contract. There were 351 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 53 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 827 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 3 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $11370.0 per contract. There were 65 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Progressive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 15.08% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 25.59%. Currently, Progressive has a market capitalization of $144.16 billion. 
Buying $1000 In PGR: If an investor had bought $1000 of PGR stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $9,779.50 today based on a price of $246.09 for PGR at the time of writing.
<h3>Progressive's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726070421_0_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Progressive 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan maintains Progressive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $281 to $282.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Progressive, Raises Price Target to $282

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Progressive. Our analysis of options history for Progressive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) revealed 10 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 0% of traders were bullish, while 90% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $240,885, and 6 were calls, valued at $514,532.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $200.0 and $300.0 for Progressive, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Progressive's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Progressive's whale trades within a strike price range from $200.0 to $300.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Progressive 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725568291_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PGR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$36.3</td>
<td>$36.3</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$214.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">173</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PGR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.4</td>
<td>$19.9</td>
<td>$20.37</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$120.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">55</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PGR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$47.2</td>
<td>$46.5</td>
<td>$46.71</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$116.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">76</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PGR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$30.1</td>
<td>$28.6</td>
<td>$28.98</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$71.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">246</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PGR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$51.3</td>
<td>$47.4</td>
<td>$49.05</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Progressive</h3>
Progressive underwrites private and commercial auto insurance and specialty lines; it has almost 20 million personal auto policies in force and is one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. Progressive markets its policies through independent insurance agencies in the US and Canada and directly via the internet and telephone. Its premiums are split roughly equally between the agent and the direct channel. The company also offers commercial auto policies and entered homeowners insurance through an acquisition in 2015.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Progressive, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Progressive</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,309,712, the PGR's price is down by -1.72%, now at $249.54. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 36 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Progressive</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $295.6.
<ul>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Overweight rating for Progressive, targeting a price of $252. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Progressive, targeting a price of $294. </li>
<li>An analyst from HSBC has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $253. </li>
<li>In a cautious move, an analyst from Barclays downgraded its rating to Equal-Weight, setting a price target of $367. </li>
<li>An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on Progressive, maintaining a target price of $312. </li>
</ul>
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Barclays analyst Alex Scott initiates coverage on Progressive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) with a Equal-Weight rating and announces Price Target of $367.

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Barclays Initiates Coverage On Progressive with Equal-Weight Rating, Announces Price Target of $367

B of A Securities analyst Joshua Shanker maintains Progressive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $294 to $312.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Progressive, Raises Price Target to $312

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">nalyst ratings page.</a>
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<li>Evercore ISI Group raised the price target for Southwest Airlines Co.  (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) from $30 to $35. Evercore ISI Group analyst Duane Pfennigwerth upgraded the stock from In-Line to Outperform. Southwest shares gained 0.6% to close at $28.92 on Friday.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LUV/analyst-ratings"> See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>B of A Securities cut the price target for CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CME#NASDAQ">CME</a>) from $212 to $177. B of A Securities analyst Craig Siegenthaler downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underperform. CME Group shares gained 0.8% to close at $215.74 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CME/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Baird raised Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>) price target from $152 to $165. Baird analyst Joe Vruwink maintained an Outperform rating. Guidewire shares gained 0.9% to close at $148.77 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GWRE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Ascendiant Capital cut the price target for Verb Technology Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VERB#NASDAQ">VERB</a>) from $4.5 to $4. Ascendiant Capital analyst Edward Woo maintained a Buy rating. Verb Technology shares gained 3.3% to close at $0.0723 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VERB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods boosted The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) price target from $255 to $275. Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Meyer Shields maintained an Outperform rating. Progressive shares gained 0.9% to close at $252.20 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PGR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Loop Capital raised NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>) price target from $121 to $150. Loop Capital analyst Ananda Baruah upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy. NetApp shares gained 1.3% to close at $120.72 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NTAP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Mizuho boosted the price target for International Flavors &amp; Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFF#NYSE">IFF</a>) from $109 to $120. Mizuho analyst John Roberts upgraded the stock from Neutral to Outperform. International Flavors &amp; Fragrances shares rose 1% to close at $103.99 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IFF/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>B of A Securities raised Bilibili Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILI#NASDAQ">BILI</a>) price target from $18 to $19. B of A Securities analyst Brad Sills maintained a Buy rating. Bilibili shares rose 1.1% to close at $14.38 on Friday. S<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BILI/analyst-ratings">ee how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Wells Fargo slashed The Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) price target from $185 to $119. Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers downgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Underweight. Boeing shares gained 0.9% to close at $173.74 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Morgan Stanley cut Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) price target from $205 to $190. Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak maintained an Overweight rating. Alphabet shares gained 1% to close at $163.38 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GOOGL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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During the last three months, 23 analysts shared their evaluations of Progressive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">11</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $255.91, a high estimate of $296.00, and a low estimate of $225.00. Marking an increase of 3.55%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $247.14. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725364868_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Progressive by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Meyer Shields</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Shanker</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$294.00</td>
<td>$296.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Harry Fong</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Newsome</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$252.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$281.00</td>
<td>$262.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Scott</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$262.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vikram Gandhi</td>
<td>HSBC</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$253.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Zaremski</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$237.00</td>
<td>$239.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Motemaden</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$246.00</td>
<td>$243.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Shanker</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$296.00</td>
<td>$293.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Zaremski</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$239.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Ward</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$232.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yaron Kinar</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$257.00</td>
<td>$256.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Harry Fong</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meyer Shields</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Shanker</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$293.00</td>
<td>$276.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Shanker</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$276.00</td>
<td>$281.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jimmy Bhullar</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$239.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Harry Fong</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Zaremski</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Ward</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$232.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$254.00</td>
<td>$243.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bob Huang</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$256.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Progressive. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Progressive compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Progressive's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Progressive's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PGR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Progressive analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Progressive Better</h2>
Progressive underwrites private and commercial auto insurance and specialty lines; it has almost 20 million personal auto policies in force and is one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. Progressive markets its policies through independent insurance agencies in the US and Canada and directly via the internet and telephone. Its premiums are split roughly equally between the agent and the direct channel. The company also offers commercial auto policies and entered homeowners insurance through an acquisition in 2015.
<h3>Progressive's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Progressive displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 18.11%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Progressive's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 8.05%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 6.46%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Progressive's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.52%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.3.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Evaluating Progressive: Insights From 23 Financial Analysts

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Meyer Shields maintains Progressive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $255 to $275.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on Progressive, Raises Price Target to $275

August saw the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40648231/wall-street-poised-for-strong-start-as-inflation-data-looms-strategist-says-brace-for-volatile-fall">equity market make good the losses</a> it experienced post its mid-July peak, with earnings and benign data helping the fightback. With August in the rearview mirror, here&#8217;s a look at the leaders and laggards among the S&amp;P 500 Index, a broader gauge of market performance.
3-Part Trend: The month&#8217;s trading could be characterized as a tale of three trends. Stocks extended the weakness into August, with the S&amp;P 500 bottoming on Aug. 5, coinciding with the collapse of the global equity markets. The unwinding of the yen carry trades due to the yen&#8217;s strength perked up risk aversion, sending Japanese stocks into a tailspin, and the reverberations became evident elsewhere.
The S&amp;P 500 Index fell 4.3% intraday on Aug. 5, which happened to be a Monday. The collapse was promptly dubbed Black Monday 2.0 to differentiate it from the Black Monday crash of Oct. 1987. The CBOE Volatility Index, commonly called VIX, more than doubled to 65.73 intraday before pulling back. 
On a positive note, the S&amp;P 500 closed off the lows of the day and was down a more modest 3% by the close.
The market saw a steady recovery from the low through Aug. 22, thanks to a slew of catalysts that reinforced expectations that the Federal Open Market Committee would begin cutting rates at its September meeting.
The strong and rapid recovery pushed traders on the defensive, and the market has been moving sideways since then. 
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Source: Yahoo Finance
For August, the S&amp;P 500 Index gained 2.28%, ending the month at 5,648.40, off its record closing high of 5,667.20 hit on July 16.
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The Leaders: None of the Magnificent seven stocks, which have been spearheading the broader market uptrend since the start of the 2023, made it to the list of the top 10 gainers. The list featured two cybersecurity companies, namely CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) and Fortinet, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>). CrowdStrike was rebounding from its global-outage-induced slump seen since July 19. 
Fortinet was helped by a strong post-earnings rally.
Two household and personal care products companies also made the cut, while a management change did the truck for coffee chain Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>).
The top 10 gainers for the month are:
<ul>
<li>Packaged food company Kellanova&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/K#NYSE">K</a>) (+38.62%) (upside primarily due to the rumors of a buyout by privately-held Mars and the subsequent confirmation of the deal)</li>
<li>Fortinet (+32.17%)</li>
<li>Starbucks (+26.52%)</li>
<li>Axon Enterprise, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>) (+21.65%); Much of the gains stemmed from a post-earnings bump seen on Aug.7)</li>
<li>Clorox Company&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLX#NYSE">CLX</a>) (+21.02%)</li>
<li>CrowdStrike (+19.54%)</li>
<li>Kenvue Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KVUE#NYSE">KVUE</a>) (+19.88%)</li>
<li>Best Buy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) (+16.04%)</li>
<li>Arch Capital Group Ltd.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NYSE">ACGL</a>) (+18.07%)</li>
<li>Progressive Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) (+17.78%)</li>
</ul>
The Laggards: Artificial intelligence server manufacturer Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), which had a dream run after its inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 Index, plummeted following a short report and the delay flagged by the company in filing its 10-K report. Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), which is fraught with fundamental risk, was also one of the worst performers for the month.
A few retailers ended up in the list of the top 10 S&amp;P 500 decliners for August.
The top 10 losers for the month are:
<ul>
<li>Super Micro (-37.62%)</li>
<li>Moderna, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) (-35.08%)</li>
<li>Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) (-31.08%)</li>
<li>Intel (-27.86%)</li>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) (-20.19%)</li>
<li>Dollar Tree, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) (-19.02%)</li>
<li>Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>) (-18.99%)</li>
<li>Airbnb, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>) (-15.94)</li>
<li>Bath &amp; Body Works, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) (-15.80%)</li>
<li>Etsy, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) (-15.43%)</li>
</ul>
Earnings reactions triggered the weakness seen in some of these stocks, including Intel, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40139012/moderna-stock-trading-lower-on-dismal-guidance-analysts-cuts-price-targets-noting-c">Moderna, which reduced its full-year forecast.</a>
With the Fed all but decided on a September rate cut, some of these beaten-down stocks, especially those in the retail space, could stage a turnaround. 
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, ended Friday&#8217;s session up 0.95% at $563.68, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data.</a>
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Progressive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.79% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.21%. Currently, Progressive has a market capitalization of $140.62 billion. 
Buying $1000 In PGR: If an investor had bought $1000 of PGR stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $11,930.91 today based on a price of $240.05 for PGR at the time of writing.
<h3>Progressive's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724434262_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Progressive Stock In The Last 20 Years

JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) and Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) ranked among the top institutions in the Financial Select Sector Index that have enjoyed a robust recovery following a sharp correction in late July. The Bank of Japan's (BOJ)<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/40058319/bank-of-japan-raises-main-interest-rate-unwinds-longstanding-easy-policy-even-as-jerome-powells-take"> decision to raise its benchmark interest rate</a> sparked a significant market selloff, in large part due to the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/08/40223986/traders-resume-yen-dollar-carry-trade-as-bank-of-japan-pledges-no-rate-hikes-during-market-volatilit"> unwinding of the popular yen carry trade</a>.
However, the BOJ's subsequent pledge<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40209754/bank-of-japan-deputy-shinichi-uchida-says-we-wont-raise-interest-rates-when-financial-markets-are-un"> not to raise rates during periods of market instability</a> seems to have helped soothe nerves. In addition,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/08/40396952/retail-sales-numbers-were-a-blowout-versus-consensus-but-economists-predict-fed-will-still-cut-rates"> blowout U.S. retail sales</a> relative to economists' expectations suggested that the underlying consumer base was more resilient than previously anticipated. That helped instill confidence in payment card service providers Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) and Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>).
Fundamentally, all eyes are focused on the Federal Reserve. As several experts have argued, the central bank has the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40344753/fed-truly-has-a-green-light-to-cut-rates-by-0-5-after-july-producer-price-report-sa"> evidence it needs to green light rate cuts</a>. Key economic data – particularly the Producer Price Index and the Consumer Price Index – demonstrated that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/08/40365730/july-inflation-rate-falls-more-than-expected-supports-hopes-for-large-fed-rate-cu"> rising prices accelerated at a slower clip</a> than previously forecasted. This disinflationary framework provides the breadth the Fed needs to justify a dovish monetary policy pivot.
However, it may not be all smooth sailing for the market. Earlier this year, Benzinga's Jeannine Mancini captured the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/03/37826940/were-dealing-with-inflation-shrinkflation-and-sh-tflation-public-voices-frustration-over-rising-"> dichotomy</a> of the current paradigm. "Despite an ostensibly healthy economy, marked by strong consumer spending and the creation of 13 million jobs since President Joe Biden took office, public sentiment remains overwhelmingly negative," wrote Mancini.
Furthermore, the strongest name among the Financial Select Sector Index's top 10 holdings is insurance giant Progressive Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>). That's not necessarily a great sign for broader market stability as it indicates a flight to safety.
The ETFs: With such ambiguities in place, the financial ecosystem seems ripe for speculative opportunities, which is where Direxion's leveraged exchange-traded funds come into focus. First, the Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAS#NYSE">FAS</a>) provides 300% of the performance of the Financial Select Sector Index. Second, pessimistic traders can acquire units of the Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3x Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAZ#NYSE">FAZ</a>), which provides 300% of the inverse performance of the aforementioned index.
Primarily, the benefit of the FAS and FAZ funds is the potential to extract quick profits without engaging the complex options market. With leveraged ETFs, investors acquire the underlying units just like any standard publicly traded security. However, it's important to note that leveraged funds should not be held for longer than one day. Otherwise, the daily compounding effect may lead to significant value erosion.
The FAS Chart: After falling precipitously lower in late July, the FAS ETF has quickly regained its technical standing. Since the start of the year, the leveraged bull fund has gained over 40%.
<ul>
<li>On an encouraging note, the Daily Financial Bull 3X never touched its 200-day moving average during the fallout. Instead, on the bounce back, FAS shot quickly above its 50 DMA.</li>
<li>Investors will want to be cautious about the fading volume level since the Aug. 5 session. Typically, rising volume should confirm a rising price.</li>
</ul>
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The FAZ Chart: Enjoying a significant pop higher (as expected by many) during the late July/early August rout, the FAZ ETF has recently lost much momentum. Since the beginning of January, the leveraged inverse fund has fallen nearly 35%.
<ul>
<li>During the aforementioned market correction, FAZ looked encouraging as it broke above a discernible horizontal support line marked by the $10.40 price tag. However, it's now struggling below $9.</li>
<li>Moving forward, it's critical that the inverse fund regains control of the $9 level. From there, it must target the psychologically important $10 milestone if the bears want to avoid technical damage.</li>
</ul>
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Progressive's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.5% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.03 million shares sold short, which is 0.86% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.82 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Progressive Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724182216_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Progressive has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Progressive's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Progressive's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.13%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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