Root, Inc.

Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Astera Labs Inc (Symbol: ALAB), where a total volume of 56,749 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 5.7 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 82.8% of ALAB's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 6.9 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $160 strike put option expiring October 17, 2025, with 1,638 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 163,800 underlying shares of ALAB. Below is a chart showing ALAB's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $160 strike highlighted in orange:
First Solar Inc (Symbol: FSLR) options are showing a volume of 17,762 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 1.8 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 80.1% of FSLR's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.2 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $380 strike call option expiring January 15, 2027, with 3,400 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 340,000 underlying shares of FSLR. Below is a chart showing FSLR's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $380 strike highlighted in orange:
And Root Inc (Symbol: ROOT) saw options trading volume of 3,976 contracts, representing approximately 397,600 underlying shares or approximately 77.6% of ROOT's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 512,445 shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $80 strike call option expiring October 17, 2025, with 781 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 78,100 underlying shares of ROOT. Below is a chart showing ROOT's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $80 strike highlighted in orange:
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Noteworthy Tuesday Option Activity: ALAB, FSLR, ROOT

Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Root Inc (Symbol: ROOT), where a total of 2,064 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 206,400 underlying shares. That amounts to about 45% of ROOT's average daily trading volume over the past month of 458,535 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $85 strike call option expiring October 17, 2025, with 181 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 18,100 underlying shares of ROOT. Below is a chart showing ROOT's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $85 strike highlighted in orange:
Lumen Technologies Inc (Symbol: LUMN) options are showing a volume of 87,805 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 8.8 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 44.7% of LUMN's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 19.6 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $8 strike call option expiring October 17, 2025, with 18,287 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.8 million underlying shares of LUMN. Below is a chart showing LUMN's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $8 strike highlighted in orange:
And DoorDash Inc (Symbol: DASH) saw options trading volume of 14,172 contracts, representing approximately 1.4 million underlying shares or approximately 44.5% of DASH's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.2 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $190 strike put option expiring January 21, 2028, with 1,014 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 101,400 underlying shares of DASH. Below is a chart showing DASH's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $190 strike highlighted in orange:
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Noteworthy Monday Option Activity: ROOT, LUMN, DASH

Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Whirlpool Corp (Symbol: WHR), where a total of 5,298 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 529,800 underlying shares. That amounts to about 44.3% of WHR's average daily trading volume over the past month of 1.2 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $80 strike put option expiring October 17, 2025, with 758 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 75,800 underlying shares of WHR. Below is a chart showing WHR's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $80 strike highlighted in orange:
Root Inc (Symbol: ROOT) saw options trading volume of 1,937 contracts, representing approximately 193,700 underlying shares or approximately 43.2% of ROOT's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 448,565 shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $100 strike call option expiring October 17, 2025, with 954 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 95,400 underlying shares of ROOT. Below is a chart showing ROOT's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $100 strike highlighted in orange:
And Walt Disney Co. (Symbol: DIS) saw options trading volume of 35,792 contracts, representing approximately 3.6 million underlying shares or approximately 42.6% of DIS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 8.4 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $115 strike call option expiring October 03, 2025, with 1,922 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 192,200 underlying shares of DIS. Below is a chart showing DIS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $115 strike highlighted in orange:
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Notable Thursday Option Activity: WHR, ROOT, DIS

Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Root Inc (Symbol: ROOT), where a total volume of 3,830 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 383,000 underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 85.3% of ROOT's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 448,910 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $105 strike call option expiring September 19, 2025, with 1,091 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 109,100 underlying shares of ROOT. Below is a chart showing ROOT's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $105 strike highlighted in orange:
Ambarella, Inc. (Symbol: AMBA) options are showing a volume of 9,420 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 942,000 underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 84.5% of AMBA's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 1.1 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $85 strike call option expiring October 17, 2025, with 2,368 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 236,800 underlying shares of AMBA. Below is a chart showing AMBA's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $85 strike highlighted in orange:
And Payoneer Global Inc (Symbol: PAYO) options are showing a volume of 22,119 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 2.2 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 81.4% of PAYO's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.7 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $5 strike call option expiring January 16, 2026, with 22,097 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 2.2 million underlying shares of PAYO. Below is a chart showing PAYO's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $5 strike highlighted in orange:
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Notable Tuesday Option Activity: ROOT, AMBA, PAYO

Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Nuscale Power Corporation Class A (Symbol: SMR), where a total of 177,397 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 17.7 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 131.9% of SMR's average daily trading volume over the past month of 13.4 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $38.50 strike call option expiring September 12, 2025, with 21,380 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 2.1 million underlying shares of SMR. Below is a chart showing SMR's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $38.50 strike highlighted in orange:
QuantumScape Corp (Symbol: QS) options are showing a volume of 216,919 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 21.7 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 129.5% of QS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 16.7 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $10 strike call option expiring September 12, 2025, with 22,419 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 2.2 million underlying shares of QS. Below is a chart showing QS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $10 strike highlighted in orange:
And Root Inc (Symbol: ROOT) saw options trading volume of 7,202 contracts, representing approximately 720,200 underlying shares or approximately 125.3% of ROOT's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 574,790 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $105 strike call option expiring September 19, 2025, with 2,178 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 217,800 underlying shares of ROOT. Below is a chart showing ROOT's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $105 strike highlighted in orange:
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Noteworthy Monday Option Activity: SMR, QS, ROOT

A global professional services provider, Aon plc AON has announced its multi-year partnership deal as the official partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP, the most legendary and successful team of Formula One. The collaboration kicked off at the 2025 Italian Grand Prix in Monza, marking a connection between Ferrari’s rich racing history and Aon’s expertise in risk management and human capital solutions.
This partnership reflects a mutual commitment to precision, innovation and teamwork. For Ferrari, which already works with technology giants to boost its operations and engage fans, bringing AON on board expands its ecosystem into areas like analytics, risk management and workforce strategy.
This addition broadens AON’s existing portfolio of sports sponsorships, which includes the PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour in golf, the Ryder Cup and even the Ireland Women’s Rugby Team. Teaming up with Ferrari allows AON to tap into one of the largest and most passionate global fan bases, boosting its presence in both established and emerging markets.
This partnership is more than just a sponsorship deal. Aon’s expertise in data and analytics and risk modelling could help optimize Ferrari’s race strategies, logistics and even driver performance monitoring. This blend of sports sponsorship and corporate significance is likely to strengthen AON’s client relationships and expand its reach around the globe.
Aon’s Risk Capital revenues grew 7.7% year over year in the first half of 2025, along with 13% growth in total revenues. The company benefited from growth in treaty business, driven by strong retention, new business and international growth.
AON Stock Price Performance
In the year-to-date period, AON shares have gained 4% against the industry’s fall of 14.2%.
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AON’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
AON currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader finance space are Root, Inc ROOT, Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc. HRTG and Acadian Asset Management Inc. AAMI, 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 Root’s current-year earnings of $3.55 per share has witnessed two upward revisions in the past 60 days against none in the opposite direction. Root beat earnings estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 196.8%. The consensus estimate for current-year revenues is pegged at $1.4 billion, implying 16.4% year-over-year growth.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Heritage Insurance’s current-year earnings of $4.10 per share has witnessed two upward revisions in the past 30 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 360.7%. The consensus estimate for current-year revenues is pegged at $842.2 million, calling for 3.1% year-over-year growth.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Acadian Asset Management’s current-year earnings is pegged at $3.72 per share and has witnessed one upward revision in the past 30 days against no movement in the opposite direction. Acadian Asset Management beat earnings estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and met once, with the average surprise being 15.7%. The consensus estimate for current-year revenues is pegged at $620.9 million, calling for 22.8% year-over-year growth.
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Aon Joins Forces With Scuderia Ferrari HP in Multi-Year Partnership

Root Inc.’s ROOT policies-in-force (“PIF”) are an important growth indicator, reflecting the total number of active insurance policies. Being a technology-driven car insurer, ROOT leverages mobile technology and data science to underwrite coverage. Improving PIF, coupled with prudent rates, thus amplifies premium revenues. Root’s PIF has been exhibiting steady growth over the years, from 0.2 million at 2022 end to 0.4 million at the end of the second quarter of 2025.
Increasing PIF signals ROOT’s solid retention ratio as well as new policy writings, driven by market presence, brand awareness, technology and strategic partnerships. Root’s growth strategy is driven by geographic expansion, diversification of distribution channels and targeted investments in high-yield opportunities, which contribute to a consistent rise in policies in force. The Partnership channel has seen strong momentum, driven by growth in automotive, financial services, and agent sub-channels, while disciplined customer acquisition continues to drive the Direct channel.
The insurer believes "the $300 billion U.S. auto insurance market is ripe for disruption." Thus, to benefit from the opportunity, it stays focused on improving retention and accelerating PIF by diversifying distribution channels and launching additional states. Root has partnered with major platforms such as Carvana to embed insurance offerings at the point of car purchase. On its recentearnings call ROOT stated that it intends to continue investing in key strategic areas, expand its national footprint, enhance its product suite and deepen its data science and technology capabilities. These investments should accelerate PIF growth.
Continued growth in PIF will help it attain a competitive edge, benefiting premium volumes. This, along with prudent underwriting and technological advancement, will help ROOT sustain profitability.
What About Other Players?
Policies in force of The Allstate Corporation ALL and The Progressive Corporation PGR, two other auto insurers, have been increasing, driving premiums.
During the second quarter of 2025, Allstate’s PIF was 37.9 million, driven mainly by an increase in auto and homeowners' PIF. Solid brand presence, prudent pricing and improved distribution through both direct and agency channels, enforcing strong retention, should drive Allstate going forward.
Progressive’s PIF has been exhibiting steady growth over the years, particularly in personal auto and commercial lines. Increasing PIF signals Progressive’s leading market presence, distribution innovation and underwriting technology, and the application of quantitative analytics in pricing and risk selection.
ROOT’s Price Performance
Shares of ROOT have gained 27.1% year to date, outperforming the industry.
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ROOT’s Expensive Valuation
ROOT trades at a price-to-book value ratio of 5.83, above the industry average of 1.57. But it carries a Value Score of A.
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Estimate Movement for ROOT
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ROOT’s third-quarter and fourth-quarter 2025 EPS witnessed no movement in the past 60 days. The same for full-year 2025 and 2026 has increased 219.8% and 136.8%, respectively.
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The consensus estimates for ROOT’s 2025 and 2026 revenues and EPS indicate year-over-year increases.
ROOT stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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ROOT's Policy Growth Steady: Will it Fuel Premium Acceleration?

Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc (Symbol: MDGL), where a total volume of 5,059 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 505,900 underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 112.6% of MDGL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 449,485 shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $320 strike call option expiring January 16, 2026, with 1,601 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 160,100 underlying shares of MDGL. Below is a chart showing MDGL's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $320 strike highlighted in orange:
Root Inc (Symbol: ROOT) saw options trading volume of 7,430 contracts, representing approximately 743,000 underlying shares or approximately 101.8% of ROOT's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 729,865 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $110 strike call option expiring September 19, 2025, with 3,287 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 328,700 underlying shares of ROOT. Below is a chart showing ROOT's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $110 strike highlighted in orange:
And Forward Air Corp (Symbol: FWRD) saw options trading volume of 5,473 contracts, representing approximately 547,300 underlying shares or approximately 90.4% of FWRD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 605,660 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $25 strike call option expiring December 17, 2027, with 1,954 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 195,400 underlying shares of FWRD. Below is a chart showing FWRD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $25 strike highlighted in orange:
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Notable Thursday Option Activity: MDGL, ROOT, FWRD

Root, Inc. ROOT is expected to register an improvement in its top and bottom lines when it reports second-quarter 2025 results on Aug. 6, after the closing bell.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ROOT’s second-quarter revenues is pegged at $337 million, indicating 16.5% growth from the year-ago reported figure.
The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $1.06 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ROOT’s second-quarter earnings has moved up 141% in the past 30 days. The estimate suggests a year-over-year increase of 303.9%.
What the Zacks Model Unveils for ROOT
Our proven model predicts an earnings beat for Root this time around. This is because the stock has the right combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) that increases the chances of an earnings beat.
Earnings ESP: Root has an Earnings ESP of +58.29%. This is because the Most Accurate Estimate of $1.57 is pegged higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.06. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
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Zacks Rank: ROOT sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Factors Likely to Shape Q2 Results of ROOT
Higher net premiums earned, improved net investment income, increased fee income and other income are expected to have favored the company’s top line in the second quarter.
An increase in policies in force resulting from increased direct performance marketing spend, continued growth in the partnership channel, and higher premiums per policy resulting from rate actions and a shift in customer mix are likely to have aided net premiums earned. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter net investment income is pegged at $311 million.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter policies in force is pegged at 0.5 million,
Net investment income is likely to have increased from a higher average cash balance and a larger investment portfolio. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter net investment income is pegged at $9 million.
Better pricing and increased exposure, coupled with prudent underwriting, are expected to have improved underwriting profitability, leading to an improvement in the combined ratio.
Higher loss and loss adjustment expenses, sales and marketing, other insurance expense, technology and development, and general and administrative expenses are likely to have increased operating expenses.
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Assurant AIZ has an Earnings ESP of +2.21% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2025 earnings is pegged at $4.43, indicating a year-over-year increase of 8.6%.
AIZ’s earnings beat estimates in each of the last four reported quarters.
American International Group AIG has an Earnings ESP of +0.18% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2025 earnings is pegged at $1.58, indicating a year-over-year increase of 36.2%.
AIG’s earnings beat estimates in three of the last four reported quarters, while missing in one.
Lemonade LMND has an Earnings ESP of +2.40% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2025 bottom line is pegged at a loss of 81 cents, implying no change year over year.
LMND’s earnings beat estimates in each of the last four reported quarters.
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Can Root Keep the Surprise Streak Alive This Earnings Season?

Heritage Insurance HRTG is expected to witness an improvement in its top line and its bottom line when it reports second-quarter 2025 results on Aug. 5.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HRTG’s second-quarter revenues is pegged at $212.7 million, indicating a 4.2% increase from the year-ago reported figure.
The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $1.03 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HRTG’s second-quarter earnings witnessed no movement in the past 30 days. The estimate suggests a year-over-year increase of 68.8%.
HRTG’s Solid Earnings Surprise History
HRTG’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 363.17%.
What the Zacks Model Unveils for HRTG
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Heritage Insurance this time around. This is because a stock needs to have the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold), which increases the chances of an earnings beat. This is not the case, as you can see below.
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Earnings ESP: HRTG has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. This is because both the Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate are pegged at $1.03 per share.
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Zacks Rank: HRTG currently has a Zacks Rank #3.
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Factors Likely to Shape HRTG’s Q2 Results
Heritage Insurance’s second-quarter results are likely to benefit from rate adequacy, managed exposures and enhanced underwriting discipline.
Gross premiums earned are likely to have improved, driven by rate adequacy and organic growth in commercial, residential and surplus lines business.
Premiums-in-force are likely to have improved banking on proactive rate hikes and growth in the E&S business.
Net investment income is likely to have benefited from a high-quality portfolio of short-duration assets. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $8.6 million.
Total revenues are likely to have increased, driven by an increase in premiums and net investment income.
The company’s strategic lowering of exposure in over-concentrated and unprofitable areas, while increasing presence in profitable geographies and products, is likely to have driven profitability.
A reinsurance program banking on prudent exposure management initiatives is likely to have aided the company in managing catastrophe losses.
A likely increase in higher policy acquisition costs and general and administrative expenses is expected to have driven net expense ratio. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the metric is pegged at 35.1.
Combined ratio is likely to have improved, attributed to a lower loss ratio and expense ratio. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at 84.
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Root Inc. ROOT has an Earnings ESP of +58.28% and a Zacks Rank #1 at present. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2025 earnings is pegged at $1.06, indicating a year-over-year increase of 303.9%
ROOT’s earnings beat estimates in each of the last four reported quarters.
Palomar Holdings PLMR has an Earnings ESP of +0.25% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2025 earnings is pegged at $1.68, indicating a year-over-year increase of 34.4%.
PLMR’s earnings beat estimates in each of the last four reported quarters.
Assurant AIZ has an Earnings ESP of +2.21% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2025 earnings is pegged at $4.43, indicating a year-over-year increase of 8.6%.
AIZ’s earnings beat estimates in each of the last four reported quarters.
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