Progressive Reports April 2026 Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Progressive (NYSE:PGR) reported April 2026 monthly results with higher premiums, earnings, and policies in force versus April 2025.
Net premiums written rose 6% to $7.3B, net income increased 10% to $1.1B, while the combined ratio worsened by 5.3 points to 90.2.
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Positive
- Net premiums written up 6% year over year to $7.3 billion
- Net premiums earned up 7% year over year to $7.1 billion
- Net income up 10% year over year to $1.1 billion
- Diluted EPS available to common shareholders up 11% to $1.86
- Pretax net realized securities gains of $402 million versus a $3 million loss
- Total policies in force up 8% to 39.8 million
- Personal Lines policies in force up 9% to 38.6 million
Negative
- Combined ratio increased 5.3 points year over year to 90.2
- Property policies in force grew only 1% year over year
- Commercial Lines policies in force up 3%, below overall policy growth
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 04 | Housing assistance program | Positive | -0.0% | Expanded UpPayment program for at least 200 first-time homebuyers. |
| Apr 27 | Investor call notice | Neutral | +0.5% | Announced May 5, 2026 investor relations conference call details. |
| Apr 21 | Culture award recognition | Positive | +1.8% | Ranked No. 1 on Forbes America’s Best Employers for Company Culture. |
| Apr 15 | March 2026 results | Positive | +2.4% | Reported strong March and quarterly results with higher income and policies. |
| Mar 23 | Senior notes offering | Neutral | +0.5% | Priced $1.5B of senior notes due 2031 and 2036 under S-3. |
Recent news has mostly seen modest positive price reactions, especially around operating results, with only the homebuyer assistance update showing a slight negative move.
Over the last few months, Progressive has combined operating updates, capital markets activity, and brand/culture milestones. March 2026 results highlighted strong growth, with net premiums written of $9,911M and March net income of $712M, plus quarter net income of $2,818M. Policies in force rose 9% year over year to 39,565 thousand, and the combined ratio was 88.8 for March and 86.4 for the quarter. A $1.5B senior notes issuance and various corporate and community initiatives round out the backdrop for April 2026 results.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details April 2026 operating performance, including higher net premiums written and earned, net income of $1,087M, and per-share earnings of $1.86, alongside an increased combined ratio of 90.2. Policies in force rose to 39,767 thousand, extending growth seen in March 2026 results. Investors may compare these figures to prior periods’ combined ratios and realized gains on securities to gauge profitability quality and sustainability, while monitoring upcoming filings and monthly updates for continuation or shifts in these trends.
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MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) today reported the following results for the month ended April 30, 2026:
| April | ||||||||||
| (millions, except per share amounts and ratios; unaudited) | 2026 | 2025 | Change | |||||||
| Net premiums written | $ | 7,278 | $ | 6,837 | 6 | % | ||||
| Net premiums earned | $ | 7,112 | $ | 6,641 | 7 | % | ||||
| Net income | $ | 1,087 | $ | 986 | 10 | % | ||||
| Per share available to common shareholders | $ | 1.86 | $ | 1.68 | 11 | % | ||||
| Total pretax net realized gains (losses) on securities | $ | 402 | $ | (3 | ) | NM | ||||
| Combined ratio | 90.2 | 84.9 | 5.3 | pts. | ||||||
| Average diluted equivalent common shares | 585.3 | 587.7 | 0 | % | ||||||
| NM = Not Meaningful | ||||||||||
| April 30, | |||||
| (thousands; unaudited) | 2026 | 2025 | % Change | ||
| Policies in Force | |||||
| Personal Lines | |||||
| Agency – auto | 11,108 | 10,246 | 8 | ||
| Direct – auto | 16,645 | 14,938 | 11 | ||
| Special lines | 7,168 | 6,705 | 7 | ||
| Property | 3,639 | 3,590 | 1 | ||
| Total Personal Lines | 38,560 | 35,479 | 9 | ||
| Commercial Lines | 1,207 | 1,174 | 3 | ||
| Total | 39,767 | 36,653 | 8 | ||
See Progressive’s complete monthly earnings release for additional information.
About Progressive
Progressive Insurance® makes it easy to understand, buy and use car insurance, home insurance, and other protection needs. Progressive offers choices so consumers can reach us however it’s most convenient for them — online at progressive.com, by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, via the Progressive mobile app, or in-person with a local agent.
Progressive provides insurance for personal and commercial autos and trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, and homes; it is the second largest personal auto insurer in the country, a leading seller of commercial auto, motorcycle, and boat insurance, and one of the top 15 homeowners insurance carriers.
Founded in 1937, Progressive continues its long history of offering shopping tools and services that save customers time and money, like Name Your Price®, Snapshot®, and HomeQuote Explorer®.
The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, trade publicly at NYSE: PGR.
Company Contact:
Julianna Paterra
(231) 600-3060
investor_relations@progressive.com
The Progressive Corporation
300 North Commons Blvd.
Mayfield Village, Ohio 44143
http://www.progressive.com
Download PDF: Progressive April 2026 Complete Earnings Release
