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Valued at a market cap of $142.5 billion, The Progressive Corporation (PGR) is an insurance company based in Mayfield Village, Ohio. It primarily writes insurance for personal autos and special lines products, including motorcycles, RVs, and watercraft, as well as individual residential property insurance for homeowners and renters.
This property and casualty insurance giant has underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. PGR has gained 12.1% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has surged 19%. Moreover, on a YTD basis, the stock is up 4%, compared to SPX’s 10% return.