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W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)
NYSE:WRB
WRB Stock Chart & Stats
$76.35
$0.54(0.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$76.35
$0.54(0.94%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$55.97 - $78.48
Previous CloseN/A
Volume190.78K
Average Volume (3M)3.02M
Market Cap
$28.49B
Enterprise Value$33.76B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.40B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.7
Beta0.30
Next Earnings
Jan 22, 2026EPS Estimate
1.14Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 22, 2025Dividend Yield1.76%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.10
Shares Outstanding380,021,180
10 Day Avg. Volume3,594,530
30 Day Avg. Volume3,021,454
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.46
Price to Book (P/B)2.79
Price to Sales (P/S)1.72
P/FCF Ratio6.55
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.18
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.30
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.98
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.36
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$73.60Price Target Upside-3.60% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)4.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.08B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsThe company reported gross premiums written of $3.84 billion, up 6% year over year.
Operational PerformanceCash flow from operations totaled $1.14 billion, reflecting a strong operational performance.
Reinsurance GrowthReinsurance growth of 8.6% was healthier vs our 6% estimate.
Bears Say
Growth ConcernsA slower growth run-rate as WRB takes an increasingly more defensive insurance-cycle posturing during what continues to be an uncertain marketplace backdrop of still heightened levels of social inflation while pricing power has stopped rising.
Market ConditionsThe CEO described volatile market conditions in commercial auto, emphasizing that increased pricing is driving premium growth.
Valuation ConcernsDowngrading shares of W.R. Berkley (WRB) to Underperform due to what is estimated will eventually be a re-coupling of WRB's decelerating fundamentals with current relatively expensive valuation levels.
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 $55.97 and its highest was $78.48 in the past 12 months.
What is W. R. Berkley Corporation’s market cap?
W. R. Berkley Corporation’s market cap is $28.49B.
When is W. R. Berkley Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
W. R. Berkley Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 22, 2026 which is in 71 days.
How were W. R. Berkley Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
W. R. Berkley Corporation released its earnings results on Oct 20, 2025. The company reported $1.1 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.106 by -$0.006.
Is W. R. Berkley Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts W. R. Berkley Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does W. R. Berkley Corporation pay dividends?
W. R. Berkley Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.09 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.76%. 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 1.14.
How many shares outstanding does W. R. Berkley Corporation have?
W. R. Berkley Corporation has 380,021,180 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 $1.1 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.106. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.069%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of W. R. Berkley Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WRB
W. R. Berkley Corporation Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$73.60 (-3.60% Downside)
$73.60 (-3.60% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
WRB Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 231.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
27.79%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
20.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
W. R. Berkley Corporation
W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) is a leading commercial lines property and casualty insurance holding company based in the United States. Founded in 1967, WRB operates through several subsidiaries, providing a diverse range of insurance products and services, including general liability, workers' compensation, and specialty insurance solutions. The company serves various sectors, including construction, transportation, and healthcare, leveraging its expertise to meet the unique needs of its clients while emphasizing risk management and underwriting excellence.
WRB Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call for W.R. Berkley Corporation was largely positive, with strong financial performance, significant growth in return on equity, net income, and investment income. The company also reported record stockholders' equity and top line growth. However, challenges remain in the commercial auto market's volatility, eroding property cat market, and pressure on the excess and surplus property market. Despite these challenges, the overall sentiment leans positive due to the strong financial metrics and growth observed.View all WRB earnings summariesWRB Revenue Breakdown
81.98% Insurance
12.44% Reinsurance & Monoline Excess
5.57% Other
WRB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$73.60
▼(-3.60% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
42.50% Insiders
20.31% Mutual Funds
0.57% Other Institutional Investors
15.51% Public Companies and
Individual Investors