Insider Trading February 25, 2026

Progressive CMO Sells $150K in Stock as Shares Trade Near 52-Week Low

Maribel Pumarejo disposes of her direct holdings while analysts issue mixed guidance on the insurer

By Hana Yamamoto PGR
Progressive CMO Sells $150K in Stock as Shares Trade Near 52-Week Low
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Maribel Pumarejo, Chief Marketing Officer at Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR), sold 738.684 shares on February 24, 2026, for about $150,137 and now holds no direct shares. Progressive is trading close to its 52-week low, with mixed analyst views despite a modest rise in January net income and premiums.

Key Points

  • Progressive CMO Maribel Pumarejo sold 738.684 shares on February 24, 2026, for approximately $150,137 and now directly owns no shares.
  • Progressive shares trade near a 52-week low, with the company valued at $119.87 billion and a P/E of 10.62; InvestingPro analysis lists the stock among its Most Undervalued.
  • Analyst views are mixed - Goldman Sachs maintains Buy ratings with differing price targets, Jefferies holds at Hold with a lower target, and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods keeps Market Perform after trimming its target.

Transaction details

Maribel Pumarejo, the Chief Marketing Officer at PROGRESSIVE CORP/OH/ (NYSE: PGR), completed a sale of 738.684 shares of the company's common stock on February 24, 2026. The shares were sold at $203.25 each, producing proceeds of approximately $150,137. After this sale, Pumarejo no longer directly owns any shares of Progressive.

Indirect holdings

Pumarejo retains an indirect stake in Progressive through a 401(k) Plan, which holds 1,048.544 shares. The transaction therefore eliminated her direct ownership while leaving a modest indirect position intact via the retirement plan.

Market context and valuation

The sale took place while Progressive's stock was trading near its 52-week low of $197.92; at the time of reporting the share price stood at $204.37. The insurer carries a market value of $119.87 billion and trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.62. According to InvestingPro analysis cited in company materials, Progressive appears undervalued relative to its Fair Value and is listed among the platform's Most Undervalued stocks.

Recent operating results

Progressive reported a 4% increase in net income for January 2026, rising to $1.16 billion from $1.12 billion in the same month a year earlier. Net premiums written increased by 4% to $6.74 billion, and net premiums earned climbed 5% to $6.92 billion.

Analyst coverage and price targets

Analysts remain split in their outlooks. Goldman Sachs reiterated a Buy rating on Progressive and maintained a $225 price target, citing steady earnings per share estimates for 2026-2028 and a positive stance on expected buybacks. Separately, Jefferies trimmed its price target to $216 but kept a Hold rating, attributing the change to slightly higher projections for the Personal Auto loss ratio and expense ratio.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lowered its price target to $225 from $252 and maintained a Market Perform rating, flagging concerns about auto growth. Additionally, Goldman Sachs was noted to have reaffirmed a Buy rating with a $230 price target in connection with an increased 2026 Personal Auto policies-in-force growth forecast to 8.1%, a revision they tied to improved advertising efficiency.

Research access

Investors seeking greater detail are directed to Progressive's Pro Research Report, which is available exclusively on InvestingPro along with 14 additional ProTips for the stock.


Note: This article reports on the described insider transaction, recent operating metrics, and analyst commentary exactly as presented in company and research notes.

Risks

  • Analyst target adjustments and differing outlooks on auto growth and loss ratios introduce uncertainty for the insurer and the broader insurance sector.
  • Slight increases in projected Personal Auto loss ratio and expense ratio, as cited by Jefferies, could pressure underwriting margins and profitability in the personal auto insurance segment.
  • Progressive trading close to its 52-week low highlights valuation risk and potential sensitivity to near-term operating results or market sentiment affecting insurance and financial markets.

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