13 Best Performing Long Term Stocks to Invest In

7. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR)

5-Year Share Price Return: 148.5%

On February 23, UBS analyst Brian Meredith lowered his price recommendation on The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) to $218 from $226. The analyst reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares.

On February 18, the company reported that January net premiums written are estimated at $6.74 billion, compared to $6.48 billion in the same period last year. This reflects steady growth in policy activity over the past year. The company also estimated January net premiums earned at $6.92 billion, compared to $6.59 billion a year ago. This increase points to continued revenue expansion from its insurance operations.

GAAP EPS is expected to be $1.98 for the month, compared to $1.90 in January last year. This suggests modest improvement in profitability. The combined ratio is projected at 84.4%. This remains an important measure of underwriting performance and cost control. Pretax net realized gains on securities are forecast at $103 million, down 6% from $109 million in January 2025. This reflects lower gains from investment activity compared to the prior year.

The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) operates as an insurance holding company with both insurance and non-insurance subsidiaries and affiliates. Its business is organized into Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, and Other indemnity segments.