5 Best Low-Risk Investments in May 2026

4. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR)

The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) ranks among the best low-risk investments in May 2026. On April 15, BofA Securities boosted The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR)’s price target to $312 from $298, while keeping a Buy rating on the company’s stock. The firm’s March quarter earnings were $1.55 per share, lower than BofA’s prediction of $1.62 but consistent with industry expectations. The in-period loss ratio exceeded the firm’s projection, although net prior-period development was greater than predicted.

Progressive’s expense ratio fell to 20.0% in March from 20.6%-20.9% in previous months, indicating increased cost efficiency, possibly due to reduced advertising expenditures or a more stable workforce. This operational discipline strengthens the company’s adaptability to changing market conditions.

Based on the March data, BofA reduced its fiscal 2026 full-year forecast for The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR), though it increased its out-year projections by 10 cents because of a slightly higher estimate of stock buybacks at a marginally lower price. Using an underwriting-margin-normalized 92% combined ratio, the firm’s 2028 prediction of $19.40 per share would change to $16.81 per share.

The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) is an insurance holding company that provides residential property insurance, personal and commercial auto insurance, and other specialty property-casualty insurance and related services.