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Retained Earnings

Progressive Retained Earnings increased by 8.4% to $29.61B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 10.8%, from $26.73B to $29.61B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Retained Earnings shows an upward trend with a 15.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase signals consistent long-term profitability and effective capital retention, while a decrease may signal net losses or aggressive dividend payouts.

Detailed definition

This represents the cumulative net income earned by the company since inception, minus any dividends paid to shareholder...

Peer comparison

Standard measure of historical profitability; peers with longer operating histories typically show higher balances.

Metric ID: retained_earnings

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$15.4B$15.39B$15.34B$15.57B$14.97B$14.99B$15.72B$16.08B$16.35B$17.38B$18.8B$21.02B$22.41B$24.63B$24.28B$26.73B$29.92B$32.44B$27.33B$29.61B
QoQ Change-0.1%-0.3%+1.5%-3.9%+0.1%+4.9%+2.3%+1.7%+6.3%+8.2%+11.8%+6.6%+9.9%-1.4%+10.1%+11.9%+8.4%-15.8%+8.4%
YoY Change-2.8%-2.6%+2.5%+3.3%+9.2%+16.0%+19.6%+30.7%+37.1%+41.7%+29.2%+27.2%+33.5%+31.7%+12.5%+10.8%
Range$14.97B$32.44B
CAGR+14.8%
Avg YoY Growth+18.7%
Median YoY Growth+17.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Progressive's retained earnings?
Progressive (PGR) reported retained earnings of $29.61B in Q1 2026.
How has Progressive's retained earnings changed year-over-year?
Progressive's retained earnings increased by 10.8% year-over-year, from $26.73B to $29.61B.
What is the long-term trend for Progressive's retained earnings?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Progressive's retained earnings has grown at a 15.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $13.35B to $27.33B.
What does retained earnings mean?
The total profits the company has kept and reinvested in the business over its lifetime.