The Allstate Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides property and casualty, and other insurance products in the United States and Canada. It operates in five segments: Allstate Protection; Protection Services; Allstate Health and Benefits; Run-off Property-Liability; and Corporate and Other segments. The Allstate Protection segment offers private passenger auto and homeowners insurance; other personal lines products; and commercial lines products through agents, contact centers, and online. The Protection Services segment provides consumer product protection; protection and insurance products, including vehicle service contracts, guaranteed asset protection, road hazard tire and wheel, and paintless dent repair protection; and roadside assistance, device and mobile data collection services, and analytic solutions using automotive telematics information, as well as identity theft protection and remediation services. This segment also offers its products under various brands, including Allstate Protection Plans, Allstate Dealer Services, Allstate Roadside, Arity, Avail, and Allstate Identity Protection. The Allstate Health and Benefits segment provides life, accident, critical illness, short-term disability, and other health insurance products; stop-loss and fully insured group health products to employers; and short-term medical and medicare supplement insurance to individuals. The Run-off Property-Liability segment offers property and casualty insurance coverage that primarily relates to policies written during the 1960s through the mid-1980s. The Corporate and Other segment provides debt services, as well as non-insurance operations. It sells its products through agents, independent agents, call and contact centers, retailers, direct to consumer, wholesale partners, and affinity groups, as well as through online and mobile applications. The Allstate Corporation was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois.

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.17%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) rose +0.17%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) fell -0.19%.
Stock indexes settled mixed on Friday. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average recovered from 2-week lows and finished higher, driven by strength in chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks. However, stock gains were limited, and the Nasdaq 100 fell to a 2-week low amid weakness in megacap technology stocks. Also, weakness in cybersecurity stocks and insurance companies limited gains in the broader market. In addition, higher bond yields were a negative factor for stocks, as the 10-year T-note yield climbed to a 1.5-week high of 4.19% on Friday.
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Strength in European stocks on Friday provided carryover support to US equity markets after the Euro Stoxx 50 rallied to a new record high.
The US Dec S&P manufacturing PMI was kept unrevised at 51.8, right on expectations.
The markets are discounting the odds at 15% for a -25 bp rate cut at the FOMC’s next meeting on January 27-28.
Overseas stock markets settled higher on Friday. The Euro Stoxx 50 rallied to a new all-time high and closed up by +1.02%. China’s Shanghai Composite and Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 are closed today for the New Year’s Day holidays.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) on Friday closed down -7.5 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield rose +2.0 bp to 4.187%. Mar T-notes fell to a 1.5-week low on Friday, and the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 1.5-week high of 4.195%. T-notes fell on Friday as inflation expectations rose, as the 10-year breakeven inflation rate climbed to a 2.5-week high of 2.264%. Also, negative carryover from a slide in 10-year European government bond prices to 1.5-week lows on Friday weighed on T-notes.
European government bond yields moved higher on Friday. The 10-year German bund yield rose to a 1.5-week high of 2.910% and finished up +4.5 bp to 2.900%. The 10-year UK gilt climbed to a 1.5-week high of 4.537% and finished up +5.8 bp on that high.
The Eurozone Dec S&P manufacturing PMI was revised downward by -0.4 to 48.4 from the previously reported 49.2.
The Eurozone Nov M3 money supply rose +3.0% y/y, stronger than expectations of +2.7% y/y and the highest in four months.
The UK Dec S&P manufacturing PMI was revised downward by -0.6 to 50.6 from the previously reported 51.2.
Swaps are discounting a 1% chance of a +25 bp rate hike by the ECB at its next policy meeting on February 5.
US Stock Movers
Chip makers and AI-infrastructure stocks moved higher on Friday to support gains in the overall market. Sandisk (SNDK) closed up more than +15% to lead gainers in the S&P 500, and Micron Technology (MU) closed up more than +10% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100. Also, ASML Holding NV (ASML) closed up more than +8% after Alethia Capital double-upgraded the stock to buy from sell with a price target of $1,500. In addition, Lam Research (LRCX) closed up more than +8%, and Intel (INTC) closed up more than +6%. Finally, Marvell Technology (MRVL) closed up more than +5%, and Western Digital (WDC), ARM Holdings Plc (ARM), Applied Materials (AMAT), KLA Corp (KLAC), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) closed up more than +4%.
Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks rallied on Friday as Bitcoin (^BTCUSD) rose more than +1%. Riot Platforms (RIOT) closed up more than +11%, and Mara Holdings (MARA) and Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY) closed up more than +10%. Also, Coinbase Global (COIN) closed up more than +4%, and Strategy (MSTR) closed up more than +3%.
The Magnificent Seven stocks gave up early gains on Friday and turned lower, weighing on the broader market. Tesla (TSLA) closed down more than -2% after reporting Q4 vehicle deliveries of 418,227, weaker than the consensus of 440,907. Also, Microsoft (MSFT) closed down more than -2%, and Amazon.com (AMZN) and Meta Platforms (META) closed down more than -1%. In addition, Apple (AAPL) closed down -0.34%. However, Nvidia (NVDA) bucked the trend and closed up more than +1%, and Alphabet (GOOGL) closed up +0.69%.
Cybersecurity stocks fell on Friday, weighing on the Nasdaq 100. Atlassian (TEAM) closed down more than -4%, and CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) closed down more than -3%. Also, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) closed down more than -2%, and Zscaler (ZS) and Fortinet (FTNT) closed down more than -1%.
Insurance stocks were under pressure on Friday. Progressive (PGR) closed down more than -6%, and Erie Indemnity (ERIE) closed down more than -3%. Also, Allstate (ALL) closed down more than -2%, and American International Group (AIG) and Travelers (TRV) closed down more than -1%.
Sable Offshore (SOC) closed up more than +30% after a federal appeals court said the company can restart its California pipeline and can begin pumping oil from its three platforms off the coast of Santa Barbara, California.
RH (RH) closed up more than +8%, and Wayfair (W) closed up more than +6% after President Trump delayed tariff increases on upholstered furniture until next year.
Vertiv Holdings (VRT) closed up more than +8% after Barclays upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight with a price target of $200.
Earnings Reports(1/5/2026)
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Stocks Settle Mixed on Strength in Chip Makers and Weakness in Megacap Tech

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.28%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are down -0.04%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are down -0.28%.
Stock indexes gave up early gains today and turned lower on weakness in megacap technology stocks. Higher bond yields are a negative factor for stocks as the 10-year T-note yield climbed to a 1.5-week high today at 4.19%. In addition, weakness in insurance stocks is a drag on the overall market.
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The strength in chip makers, megacap technology stocks, and AI-infrastructure companies is a supportive factor for stocks. Also, strength in European stocks today is providing carryover support to US equity markets after the Euro Stoxx 50 rallied to a new record high.
The US Dec S&P manufacturing PMI was kept unrevised at 51.8, right on expectations.
The markets are discounting the odds at 15% for a -25 bp rate cut at the FOMC’s next meeting on January 27-28.
Overseas stock markets are higher today. The Euro Stoxx 50 rallied to a new all-time high and is up by +0.77%. China’s Shanghai Composite and Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 are closed today for the New Year’s Day holidays.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) are down -4 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up +2.6 bp to 4.181%. Mar T-notes fell to a 1.5-week low today, and the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 1.5-week high of 4.191%. T-notes are modestly lower today as stock market strength has reduced safe-haven demand for government debt securities. Also, rising inflation expectations are weighing on T-notes as the 10-year breakeven inflation rate rose to a 2.5-week high today at 2.262%.
European government bond yields are moving higher today. The 10-year German bund yield rose to a 1.5-week high of 2.910% and is up +3.6 bp to 2.890%. The 10-year UK gilt climbed to a 1.5-week high of 4.530% and is up +4.3 bp to 4.521%.
The Eurozone Dec S&P manufacturing PMI was revised downward by -0.4 to 48.4 from the previously reported 49.2.
The Eurozone Nov M3 money supply rose +3.0% y/y, stronger than expectations of +2.7% y/y and the highest in four months.
The UK Dec S&P manufacturing PMI was revised downward by -0.6 to 50.6 from the previously reported 51.2.
Swaps are discounting a 1% chance of a +25 bp rate hike by the ECB at its next policy meeting on February 5.
US Stock Movers
The Magnificent Seven stocks gave up early gains today and turned lower, weighing on the broader market. Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon.com (AMZN), and Meta Platforms (META) are down more than -2%. Also, Tesla (TSLA) is down more than -1% after reporting Q4 vehicle deliveries of 418,227, weaker than the consensus of 440,907. In addition, Alphabet (GOOGL) is down -0.60% and Apple (AAPL) is down -0.50%.
Chip makers and AI-infrastructure stocks are moving higher today to lead the overall market higher. Sandisk (SNDK) is up more than +12% to lead gainers in the S&P 500, and ASML Holding NV (ASML) is up more than +8% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100 after Alethia Capital double-upgraded the stock to buy from sell with a price target of $1,500. Also, Micron Technology (MU) is up more than +7%, and Lam Research (LRCX), Western Digital (WDC), and Intel (INTC) are up more than +6%. In addition, ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) is up more than +5%, and Applied Materials (AMAT), KLA Corp (KLAC), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Marvell Technology (MRVL), and Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) are up more than +4%. Finally, Broadcom (AVGO) is up more than +3%.
Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks are climbing today with Bitcoin (^BTCUSD) up more than +1%. Riot Platforms (RIOT) is up more than +9% and Mara Holdings (MARA) is up more than +8%. Also, Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY) is up more than +7% and Strategy (MSTR) and Coinbase Global (COIN) are up more than +2%.
Insurance stocks are under pressure today. Progressive (PGR) is down more than -7% to lead losers in the S&P 500. Also, Erie Indemnity (ERIE) is down more than -3%, and Allstate (ALL), American International Group (AIG), Hartford International Group (HIG), and Travelers (TRV) are down more than -1%.
Sable Offshore (SOC) is up more than +17% after a federal appeals court said the company can restart its California pipeline and can begin pumping oil from its three platforms off the coast of Santa Barbara, California.
RH (RH) is up more than +6%, and Wayfair (W) is up more than +5% after President Trump delayed tariff increases on upholstered furniture until next year.
Vertiv Holdings (VRT) is up more than +8% after Barclays upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight with a price target of $200.
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Stocks Give Up Early Gains as Megacap Tech Shares Fall

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.62%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +1.16%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are up +0.59%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are up +1.14%.
Stock indexes are moving higher today, led by strength in chip makers, megacap technology stocks, and AI-infrastructure companies. Also, strength in European stocks today is providing carryover support to US equity markets after the Euro Stoxx 50 rallied to a new record high.
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Higher bond yields are a negative factor for stocks as the 10-year T-note yield climbed to a 1.5-week high today at 4.19%.
The US Dec S&P manufacturing PMI was kept unrevised at 51.8, right on expectations.
The markets are discounting the odds at 15% for a -25 bp rate cut at the FOMC’s next meeting on January 27-28.
Overseas stock markets are higher today. The Euro Stoxx 50 rallied to a new all-time high and is up by +0.99%. China’s Shanghai Composite and Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 are closed today for the New Year’s Day holidays.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) are down -2 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up +0.8 bp to 4.163%. Mar T-notes fell to a 1.5-week low today, and the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 1.5-week high of 4.191%. T-notes are modestly lower today as stock market strength has reduced safe-haven demand for government debt securities. Also, rising inflation expectations are weighing on T-notes as the 10-year breakeven inflation rate rose to a 2.5-week high today at 2.259%.
European government bond yields are moving higher today. The 10-year German bund yield rose to a 1.5-week high of 2.910% and is up +3.0 bp to 2.885%. The 10-year UK gilt climbed to a 1.5-week high of 4.530% and is up +3.2 bp to 4.511%.
The Eurozone Dec S&P manufacturing PMI was revised downward by -0.4 to 48.4 from the previously reported 49.2.
The Eurozone Nov M3 money supply rose +3.0% y/y, stronger than expectations of +2.7% y/y and the highest in four months.
The UK Dec S&P manufacturing PMI was revised downward by -0.6 to 50.6 from the previously reported 51.2.
Swaps are discounting a 1% chance of a +25 bp rate hike by the ECB at its next policy meeting on February 5.
US Stock Movers
Chip makers and AI-infrastructure stocks are moving higher today to lead the overall market higher. Sandisk (SNDK) is up more than +8% to lead gainers in the S&P 500, and ASML Holding NV (ASML) is up more than +7% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100 after Alethia Capital double-upgraded the stock to buy from sell with a price target of $1,500. Also, Micron Technology (MU) is up more than +7%, and Lam Research (LRCX) is up more than +6%. In addition, Applied Materials (AMAT), ARM Holdings Plc (ARM), KLA Corp (KLAC), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Intel (INTC) are up more than +4%, and Western Digital (WDC), Marvell Technology (MRVL), Seagate Technology Holdings (STX), and Broadcom (AVGO) are up more than +3%.
The Magnificent Seven stocks are climbing today, helping lift the broader market. Nvidia (NVDA) and Alphabet (GOOGL) are up more than +2%, and Amazon.com (AMZN) and Apple (AAPL) are up more than +1%. Also, Tesla (TSLA) is up +0.31%. Bucking the trend, Microsoft (MSFT) is down -0.67% and Meta Platforms (META) is down -0.57%.
Insurance stocks are under pressure today. Progressive (PGR) is down more than -7% to lead losers in the S&P 500. Also, Erie Indemnity (ERIE) is down more than -2%, and Allstate (ALL), Hartford Insurance Group (HIG), Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG), and Travelers (TRV) are down more than -1%.
Sable Offshore (SOC) is up more than +18% after a federal appeals court said the company can restart its California pipeline and can begin pumping oil from its three platforms off the coast of Santa Barbara, California.
RH (RH) is up more than +7%, and Wayfair (W) is up more than +5% after President Trump delayed tariff increases on upholstered furniture until next year.
Vertiv Holdings (VRT) is up more than +7% after Barclays upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight with a price target of $200.
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Lifecore Biomedical (LFCR).
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Stocks Climb on Strength in Chip Makers and AI-Infrastructure Companies

In trading on Wednesday, shares of Allstate Corp's Depopsitory Shares Rep 7.375% Fixed Rate Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series J (Symbol: ALL.PRJ) were yielding above the 7% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.8438), with shares changing hands as low as $26.27 on the day. This compares to an average yield of 6.73% in the "Financial" preferred stock category, according to Preferred Stock Channel. As of last close, ALL.PRJ was trading at a 7.16% premium to its liquidation preference amount, versus the average discount of 10.49% in the "Financial" category. Investors should keep in mind that the shares are not cumulative, meaning that in the event of a missed payment, the company does not have to pay the balance of missed dividends to preferred shareholders before resuming a common dividend.
Below is a dividend history chart for ALL.PRJ, showing historical dividend payments on Allstate Corp's Depopsitory Shares Rep 7.375% Fixed Rate Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series J:
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DAL Split History
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Allstate's Preferred Stock, Series J Shares Cross 7% Yield Mark

Aflac Incorporated AFL recently took a strategic step toward modernizing insurance distribution by partnering with Ethos to provide its supplemental health products through a fully digital platform. The partnership debuts with Aflac’s cancer insurance, which is now offered alongside Ethos’ life insurance options, allowing consumers to secure extra financial protection in just minutes.
The partnership brings together Aflac’s deep-rooted knowledge in supplemental health insurance and Ethos’ innovative tech-driven distribution model. With Ethos’ platform, customers can easily access cancer coverage aimed at helping to ease the financial burden of out-of-pocket expenses related to diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
A key feature of these policies is that they provide cash benefits directly to policyholders, offering flexibility to cover both medical and non-medical expenses associated with treatment. Plus, the inclusion of preventive screening benefits further enhances the product’s appeal by offering value even before a diagnosis is made and continues to support individuals throughout their care journey.
For Aflac, this tie-up opens a new digital channel to reach customers who increasingly prefer fast, low-friction insurance purchases. Ethos’ digital-first approach allows AFL to push past traditional limits while maintaining product quality and straightforward claims. Plus, this collaboration aligns with Aflac’s ongoing “One Digital Aflac” initiative, which aims to leverage technology to improve customer experiences, streamline operations and boost sales productivity.
Strategically, the Ethos tie-up positions Aflac to accelerate product innovation and better cross-selling opportunities in both life and supplemental health markets. As digital platforms increasingly become a primary access point, Aflac's proactive and organized approach could lead to steady premium growth and a stronger competitive edge.
AFL’s Stock Price Performance
Over the past year, Aflac’s shares have risen 7.5% compared with the industry’s growth of 7.8%.
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AFL’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
AFL currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some top-ranked stocks in the broader finance space are LendingClub Corporation LC, Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc. HRTG and The Allstate Corporation ALL, each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LendingClub’s current-year earnings of $1.15 per share has witnessed four upward revisions in the past 60 days against none in the opposite direction. LendingClub beat earnings estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and met once, with the average surprise being 38.3%. The consensus estimate for current-year revenues is pegged at $994.5 million, implying 26.4% year-over-year growth.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Heritage Insurance’s current-year earnings of $5.14 per share has witnessed two upward revisions in the past 60 days against no movement in the opposite direction. Heritage Insurance beat earnings estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 100.1%. The consensus estimate for current-year revenues is pegged at $844.6 million, calling for 3.4% year-over-year growth.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Allstate’s current-year earnings is pegged at $28.21 per share and has witnessed three upward revisions in the past 30 days against no movement in the opposite direction. Allstate beat earnings estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 47.3%. The consensus estimate for current-year revenues is pegged at $69 billion, calling for 7.2% year-over-year growth.
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Aflac Expands Digital Reach via Ethos Tie-Up in Supplemental Health

Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, Dec. 19:
The Allstate Corporation ALL: This insurance company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 22.7% over the last 60 days.
The Allstate Corporation Price and Consensus
Allstate has a PEG ratio of 0.39 compared with 1.73 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.
The Allstate Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM)
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation GLDD: This dredging services company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.9% over the last 60 days.
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation Price and Consensus
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock has a PEG ratio of 1.01 compared with 2.99 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Scoreof A.
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM)
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Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. ALRM:This IoT and solutions company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.5% over the last 60 days.
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. Price and Consensus
Alarm.com has a PEG ratio of 1.65 compared with 2.85 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
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Best Growth Stocks to Buy for Dec. 19

Allstate (ALL) closed the most recent trading day at $204.93, moving -1.98% from the previous trading session. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.79%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.14%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 1.38%.
Coming into today, shares of the insurer had lost 0.4% in the past month. In that same time, the Finance sector gained 4.09%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.87%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Allstate in its upcoming release. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $8.05, signifying a 4.95% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $17.63 billion, indicating a 5.53% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $28.21 per share and a revenue of $68.95 billion, representing changes of +53.98% and +7.19%, respectively, from the prior year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Allstate. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 2.79% higher. Currently, Allstate is carrying a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
With respect to valuation, Allstate is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 7.41. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 11.66.
Meanwhile, ALL's PEG ratio is currently 0.39. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. Insurance - Property and Casualty stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 1.63 based on yesterday's closing prices.
The Insurance - Property and Casualty industry is part of the Finance sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 27, this industry ranks in the top 11% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.
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Allstate (ALL) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts

(RTTNews) - The Allstate Corporation (ALL) on Thursday reported estimated catastrophe losses for November of $36 million after-tax.
Total catastrophe losses for October and November combined were $101 million after-tax.
Total policies in force in November were 38,207, up 0.1% from the previous month and 1.5% higher than a year ago.
On Wednesday, Allstate shares declined 0.21% to $209.08.
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Allstate Reports November Catastrophe Losses Of $36 Million

Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, Dec. 17:
The Allstate Corporation ALL: This insurance company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 22.7% over the last 60 days.
The Allstate Corporation Price and Consensus
Allstate has a PEG ratio of 0.40 compared with 1.75 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.
The Allstate Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM)
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation GLDD: This dredging services company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.8% over the last 60 days.
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation Price and Consensus
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock has a PEG ratio of 1.06 compared with 3.11 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Scoreof A.
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM)
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Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. ALRM:This IoT and solutions company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.5% over the last 60 days.
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. Price and Consensus
Alarm.com has a PEG ratio of 1.62 compared with 2.83 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
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Fintel reports that on December 16, 2025, Mizuho initiated coverage of Allstate (NYSE:ALL) with a Outperform recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 17.71% Upside
As of December 6, 2025, the average one-year price target for Allstate is $246.57/share. The forecasts range from a low of $203.01 to a high of $315.00. The average price target represents an increase of 17.71% from its latest reported closing price of $209.47 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Allstate is 52,565MM, a decrease of 21.36%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 35.96.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 2,566 funds or institutions reporting positions in Allstate. This is an decrease of 22 owner(s) or 0.85% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to ALL is 0.27%, an increase of 9.49%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 3.87% to 235,254K shares. The put/call ratio of ALL is 1.07, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Price T Rowe Associates holds 12,939K shares representing 4.94% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 15,591K shares , representing a decrease of 20.49%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in ALL by 16.43% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 8,517K shares representing 3.25% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 8,380K shares , representing an increase of 1.62%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in ALL by 11.84% over the last quarter.
VFINX - Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares holds 7,517K shares representing 2.87% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 7,364K shares , representing an increase of 2.04%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in ALL by 11.83% over the last quarter.
Geode Capital Management holds 6,939K shares representing 2.65% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 6,715K shares , representing an increase of 3.23%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in ALL by 0.30% over the last quarter.
Bank Of America holds 6,550K shares representing 2.50% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 6,597K shares , representing a decrease of 0.72%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in ALL by 74.34% over the last quarter.
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