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    What Progressive (PGR)'s Jumbo Special Dividend and Strong Underwriting Mean For Shareholders

    Simply Wall St·12/18/2025 20:17:55
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    • Earlier this month, The Progressive Corporation’s board declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.10 per share and a much larger annual dividend of US$13.50 per share, both payable on January 8, 2026, to shareholders of record on January 2, 2026.
    • These dividend decisions came alongside November 2025 results showing double‑digit growth in net premiums written and earned, plus an 87.1 combined ratio that underscores currently efficient underwriting.
    • With this strong premium growth and underwriting efficiency as a backdrop, we’ll now examine how the latest news reshapes Progressive’s investment narrative.

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    Progressive Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Progressive, you need to believe its data driven underwriting can keep combined ratios attractive even as competition and claims costs shift. The latest US$13.50 annual dividend and solid November combined ratio support that view, but they do not materially change the near term risk that rising claim frequency and severity could squeeze margins if pricing lags.

    The annual dividend decision, set at US$13.50 per share based on Progressive’s capital position and resources, is the clearest link to this month’s results. It signals the board’s response to a period of strong premium expansion and underwriting efficiency, and it ties directly into the catalyst of Progressive using its scale and analytics to convert premium growth into shareholder returns without undermining balance sheet flexibility.

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    Progressive's narrative projects $106.0 billion revenue and $9.6 billion earnings by 2028. This requires 8.8% yearly revenue growth and a $0.8 billion earnings decrease from $10.4 billion today.

    Uncover how Progressive's forecasts yield a $257.44 fair value, a 13% upside to its current price.

    Exploring Other Perspectives

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    PGR 1-Year Stock Price Chart

    Thirteen fair value estimates from the Simply Wall St Community span roughly US$235 to US$482 per share, showing how far apart views can be. When you set those against Progressive’s reliance on keeping loss ratios in check through analytics, it becomes even more important to compare several viewpoints before forming your own stance.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.