W. R. Berkley (WRB) Stock Overview
An insurance holding company, operates as a commercial line writer worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
W. R. Berkley Corporation Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$69.99 |
| 52 Week High | US$78.96 |
| 52 Week Low | US$62.87 |
| Beta | 0.28 |
| 1 Month Change | 2.03% |
| 3 Month Change | 4.24% |
| 1 Year Change | -4.63% |
| 3 Year Change | 61.74% |
| 5 Year Change | 114.81% |
| Change since IPO | 26,806.61% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Aug 29
W. R. Berkley Corporation Q2: Financial Stability, Dividends, And Baby Bonds Opportunities
Summary W.R. Berkley demonstrates robust financials with $45.67B in assets, $452.3M net income, and consistent EPS growth. WRB's 5-year and 3-year total returns outpace SPY, KIE, and key peers, highlighting superior long-term performance. Investment-grade credit ratings reinforce WRB's strong balance sheet and prudent risk management. Net investment income rose 10.4% YoY in Q2 2026, supporting continued shareholder value creation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jul 22
WRB: Underwriting Margins And Investment Income Will Support Future Share Price Resilience
Analysts raised the W. R.
Narrative Update • Jun 30
WRB: Softer Pricing And Margin Pressure Will Constrain Future Share Re Rating
Analysts have adjusted the W. R.Narrative Update • Jun 16
WRB: Capital Returns And Underwriting Discipline Will Support Future Share Price Resilience
Analysts report a mixed reset on W. R.Narrative Update • Jun 01
WRB: Share Repurchases And Underwriting Discipline Will Support Future Earnings Resilience
Analysts have trimmed their average price targets for W. R.Narrative Update • May 15
WRB: Capital Returns And Underwriting Discipline Will Support Future Earnings Resilience
The analyst price target for W. R.Narrative Update • May 01
WRB: 2026 Execution Risks And Competition Will Pressure Future Share Re Rating
Analysts have made a modest upward revision to the average price target for W. R.Narrative Update • Apr 16
WRB: Sector Headwinds And 2026 Execution Risks Will Drive Share Re Rating
Analysts have trimmed the W. R.Narrative Update • Apr 02
WRB: Softer P&C Pricing And Margin Pressure Will Drive Share Re-Rating
Analysts have trimmed the average price target for W. R.
Narrative Update • Mar 19
WRB: Future Returns Will Reflect Softening Pricing And Resilient Earnings Profile
Analysts have trimmed their average price targets on W. R.Narrative Update • Mar 05
WRB: Capital Returns And Reinvestment Yields Will Support Future Earnings Resilience
The updated analyst price target for W. R.Narrative Update • Feb 19
WRB: Future Returns Will Balance Softening Pricing And Full Earnings Multiple Risk
Analysts have nudged their average price targets for W. R.Narrative Update • Feb 05
WRB: Future Returns Will Balance Softening Cycle And P E Compression Risk
Analysts have nudged their average price target for W. R.Narrative Update • Jan 22
WRB: Future Returns Will Reflect Softening Cycle And Premium P E Compression Risk
Analysts have trimmed their price target for W. R.Narrative Update • Jan 07
WRB: Future Returns Will Hinge On Softening Cycle And Premium P E Risk
Analysts have trimmed their average price target for W. R.Narrative Update • Dec 18
WRB: Higher Reinvestment Yields Will Support Stronger Future Earnings Profile
Our updated price target for W. R.Narrative Update • Dec 04
WRB: Future Returns Will Depend On Softening Cycle And Margin Resilience
Analysts modestly lifted their blended price target for W. R.Narrative Update • Nov 20
WRB: Future Performance Will Depend On Premium Trends And Margin Pressures
W. R.Narrative Update • Nov 05
WRB: Sector Shifts And Mixed Results Will Guide Share Performance Ahead
The analyst consensus price target for W. R.Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analyst Sentiment Mixed as W. R. Berkley Price Target Rises Amid Valuation Shifts
The consensus analyst price target for W. R.Narrative Update • Oct 08
Global Complexity And Digital Shifts Will Empower Specialty Insurance
Analysts have raised their price target for W. R.Seeking Alpha • Mar 29
W. R. Berkley: Fairly Valued After Mitsui Investment
Summary Shares of W.R. Berkley surged 10% after Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance announced plans to buy a 15% stake, boosting shares over 20% year-on-year. MSI's gradual open market purchases of WRB shares until March 2026 create favorable demand, with the Berkley family retaining significant control. WRB's strong financial performance, including a 22.4% operating return on equity and solid underwriting results, justifies MSI's strategic investment. Given the recent rally, WRB's valuation seems stretched; however, MSI's purchases should sustain it, making WRB a hold rather than a sell. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 10
W. R. Berkley: A Compounding Machine, Not For Straight-Up Income Investors
Summary W. R. Berkley, an American insurance holding company that underwrites insurance and reinsurance on a global basis, focusing on commercial niche lines, is now a $22 billion (by market cap) insurance player. To date, the company has increased its dividend for 23 consecutive years, with a 10-year dividend growth rate of 9.4%. WRB grew its revenue from $7.2 billion in FY 2015 to $13.6 billion in FY 2024, a compound annual growth rate of 7.3%. The company showed healthy increases both in premiums written and investment income. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 01
W. R. Berkley: Favorable Operating Conditions Continue To Drive Strong Earnings
Summary U.S. commercial insurer W. R. Berkley recently released fourth quarter results. Profitability continues to be excellent, aided by higher interest rates and the current upswing in the insurance cycle. This continues to be reflected in a premium valuation, with the stock's price-to-book ratio significantly ahead of its long-term average. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 24
W. R. Berkley Q4 2024 Earnings Preview: Wait For Market Dips
Summary W. R. Berkley Corporation is a strong P&C insurer with consistent underwriting profits and superior risk management, but Q4 2024 earnings may be slightly impacted by higher catastrophe losses. The company has a decentralized structure with 60 independently managed units, allowing rapid market response and specialized knowledge across different insurance lines. Despite expected higher catastrophe losses, Berkley’s Q4 net premiums are projected to grow by 9% YoY, with stable operating expenses and strong investment income. WRB stock offers a low regular dividend yield but has a history of special dividends; current valuation suggests limited upside, recommending waiting for market dips for entry. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 05
W. R. Berkley: Strong Results But A Premium Multiple
Summary W. R. Berkley shares have gained 27% over the past year, but recently declined 7% after Q3 results; I maintain a "hold" rating due to valuation. Q3 results showed solid performance despite higher catastrophe losses, with net written premiums rising to $3.06 billion, driven by premium inflation. Elevated interest rates boosted net investment income by 19%, and WRB's conservative fixed-income portfolio remains defensively positioned with an AA- average credit quality. WRB's forward multiple of 13.5-14x is relatively expensive; I recommend looking at Chubb for better value, though WRB's strong underwriting and buyback capacity remain positives. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 06
W.R. Berkley: Pricing Pressure Could Weigh On Shares (Rating Downgrade)
Summary W.R. Berkley's stock has gained over 40% in the past year but has dropped 10% from its March highs. The company's Q1 earnings beat expectations, but there are concerns about a one-off boost to investment income and potential deceleration in underwriting results. Management's commentary on future growth and pricing dynamics has been disappointing, leading me to downgrade the stock to a hold. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| WRB | US Insurance | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.1% | -0.6% | -0.2% |
| 1Y | -4.6% | 2.8% | 12.1% |
Return vs Industry: WRB underperformed the US Insurance industry which returned 2.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: WRB underperformed the US Market which returned 12.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| WRB volatility | |
|---|---|
| WRB Average Weekly Movement | 2.9% |
| Insurance Industry Average Movement | 4.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.8% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: WRB has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: WRB's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 8,804 | Rob Berkley | www.berkley.com |
W. R. Berkley Corporation, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial line writer worldwide. The company operates through Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segments. The Insurance segment underwrites commercial insurance business, including excess and surplus lines, admitted lines, and specialty personal lines.
W. R. Berkley Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| WRB fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$27.20b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$1.93b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$14.90b |
14.1x
P/E Ratio1.8x
P/S RatioIs WRB overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| WRB income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$14.90b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$8.37b |
| Gross Profit | US$6.52b |
| Other Expenses | US$4.59b |
| Earnings | US$1.93b |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 4.96 |
| Gross Margin | 43.79% |
| Net Profit Margin | 12.94% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 28.9% |
How did WRB perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.7%
Current Dividend Yield8%
Payout RatioDoes WRB pay a reliable dividends?
See WRB dividend history and benchmarks| W. R. Berkley dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Sep 21 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Sep 30 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 1 day |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 10 days |
Does WRB pay a reliable dividends?
See WRB dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/20 05:57 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
W. R. Berkley Corporation is covered by 28 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
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| null null | Argus Research Company |
| Taylor Scott | Barclays |
| "Alex Scott | Barclays |