W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)
NYSE:WRB
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WRB Stock Chart & Stats
$66.83
$0.54(0.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$66.83
$0.54(0.94%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$63.68 - $78.96
Previous CloseN/A
Volume190.78K
Average Volume (3M)2.02M
Market Cap
$25.89B
Enterprise Value$23.61B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$28.92B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.84B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.6
Beta0.35
Next Earnings
Jul 27, 2026EPS Estimate
1.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.74
Shares Outstanding390,018,980
10 Day Avg. Volume1,724,230
30 Day Avg. Volume2,022,507
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio7.63
Price to Book (P/B)2.87
Price to Sales (P/S)1.89
P/FCF Ratio8.02
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.91
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.59
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.08
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.60
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$69.23Price Target Upside3.59% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)4.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.02B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Reserve-management ResilienceA track record of managing through reserve pressure and cushioning from professional liability and workers' compensation lines can help absorb claim shocks and stabilize financial outcomes.
Share RepurchasesManagement's emphasis on large share repurchases signals a commitment to returning capital, which can boost per-share metrics and support investor returns even if top-line growth is subdued.
Underwriting ProfitabilitySteady underwriting margins and a strategic focus on profitability over growth should help maintain predictable earnings and reduce sensitivity to volatile market cycles.
Bears Say
Competitive Pricing PressureIncreased competition in catastrophe reinsurance spilling into casualty markets could force more competitive pricing, compress underwriting margins and reduce profitability.
Premium Growth WeaknessReduced forecasts for net written premiums and evidence of weaker premium volumes, including a decline in workers' compensation, point to slower revenue growth than previously expected.
Reserve Deterioration RiskMeaningful adverse development in older accident years raises concern about reserve adequacy and creates potential for additional reserve strengthening charges that could pressure earnings.
W. R. Berkley Corporation News
WRB FAQ
What was W. R. Berkley Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
W. R. Berkley Corporation lowest stock price was $63.67 and its highest was $78.96 in the past 12 months.
What is W. R. Berkley Corporation’s market cap?
W. R. Berkley Corporation’s market cap is $25.89B.
When is W. R. Berkley Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
W. R. Berkley Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 27, 2026 which is in 84 days.
How were W. R. Berkley Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
W. R. Berkley Corporation released its earnings results on Apr 21, 2026. The company reported $1.3 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.135 by $0.165.
Is W. R. Berkley Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts W. R. Berkley Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does W. R. Berkley Corporation pay dividends?
W. R. Berkley Corporation pays a Notavailable dividend of $1.09 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.88%. See more information on W. R. Berkley Corporation dividends here
What is W. R. Berkley Corporation’s EPS estimate?
W. R. Berkley Corporation’s EPS estimate is 1.09.
How many shares outstanding does W. R. Berkley Corporation have?
W. R. Berkley Corporation has 390,018,980 shares outstanding.
What happened to W. R. Berkley Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
W. R. Berkley Corporation reported an EPS of $1.3 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.135. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.211%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of W. R. Berkley Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WRB
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$69.23 (3.59% Upside)
$69.23 (3.59% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
WRB Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 265.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-0.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
26.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
19.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
W. R. Berkley Corporation
W. R. Berkley Corporation, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. The Insurance segment underwrites commercial insurance business, including premises operations, commercial automobile, property, products liability, and general and professional liability lines. It also provides workers' compensation insurance products; accident and health insurance and reinsurance products; insurance for commercial risks; specialty environmental products for contractors, consultants, and property owners and facilities operators; specialized insurance coverages for fine arts and jewelry exposures; umbrella and excess liability coverage products; and liquor liability and inland marine coverage for small to medium-sized insureds. In addition, this segment offers directors and officers, and surety risk products, as well as products for technology, and life sciences and travel industries; cyber risk solutions; casualty, group life, and crime and fidelity related insurance products; personal lines insurance solutions, including home, condo/co-op, auto, and collectibles; automobile, law enforcement, public officials and educator's legal, and employment practices liability, as well as incidental medical insurance products; and at-risk and alternative risk insurance program management services. The Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segment provides other insurance companies and self-insureds with assistance in managing their net risk through reinsurance on a portfolio basis through treaty reinsurance or on an individual basis through facultative reinsurance. W. R. Berkley Corporation was founded in 1967 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
WRB Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call was broadly positive: the company delivered record investment income, strong underwriting profits, high ROE (21.2%), premium growth in the insurance segment, robust operating cash flow ($668M), active capital return ($302M buybacks), and a strong balance sheet with low leverage (~22.6%). Offsetting items include intensified competition—especially in property/reinsurance—a shrinking reinsurance book, persistent concerns in auto and certain workers' compensation jurisdictions (California), and the fact that the low effective tax rate was a one-time benefit expected to normalize. Management emphasized disciplined cycle management and underwriting discipline while noting selective shifts toward growth where margins permit. Overall, the positive operational and financial metrics outweigh the highlighted market challenges.View all WRB earnings summariesWRB Revenue Breakdown
82.24% Insurance
12.11% Reinsurance & Monoline Excess
5.65% Other
WRB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$69.23
▲(3.59% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
56.40% Insiders
16.06% Mutual Funds
2.57% Other Institutional Investors
3.68% Public Companies and
Individual Investors