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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$62.87 - $78.96
Previous CloseN/A
Volume190.78K
Average Volume (3M)2.21M
Market Cap
$26.83B
Enterprise Value$25.91B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$28.92B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.84B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.2
Beta0.26
Next Earnings
Jul 20, 2026EPS Estimate
1.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.74
Shares Outstanding372,276,730
10 Day Avg. Volume2,142,415
30 Day Avg. Volume2,208,590
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 Cap0.97
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.75
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.68
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.60
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$68.75Price Target Upside2.87% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)4.68
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.83B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Underwriting ProfitabilityA sustained accident-year combined ratio well below 100% (88.3% ex-cats) indicates durable underwriting discipline and pricing power in specialty lines. Over the medium term this supports consistent underwriting margins, reduces earnings volatility from loss cycles, and underpins the firm's ability to deploy capital to shareholders or growth initiatives.
Balance Sheet Strength & Low LeverageA strong balance sheet with equity growth, improving leverage and no reported debt provides lasting financial flexibility. This structural strength lets WRB absorb catastrophe losses, maintain underwriting capacity, pursue opportunistic investments or M&A, and sustain capital returns without forcing risky underwriting choices.
Investment Income & Portfolio QualityRecord investment income combined with improved portfolio credit quality (AA-) and rising new-money yields creates a durable earnings tailwind. Higher and steadier investment returns help offset underwriting variability, improve ROE, and provide recurring cash to fund dividends, buybacks, and reserve strengthening over multiple rate cycles.
Bears Say
Intensifying Reinsurance CompetitionStructural increases in reinsurance and property capacity pressure pricing and tighten margins across cycles. Persistent competitive intensity can force WRB to either accept lower rates or pull back from certain markets, reducing premium growth and compounding underwriting margin pressure over the coming quarters.
Shrinking Reinsurance/monoline BookA contracting reinsurance and monoline book reduces diversification and scale in higher-margin parts of the franchise. Over the medium term this can limit top-line growth, concentrate underwriting risk in remaining lines, and make profitable expansion more dependent on winning share in competitive pockets or altering risk appetite.
Recent Free Cash Flow Growth DeclineWhile operating cash flow remains positive, a recent decline in free cash flow growth is a durable warning sign: it can curb capital-return capacity or strategic investments if it persists. Sustained FCF weakness would constrain buybacks/dividends and reduce buffer for underwriting losses or opportunistic deployment.
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 $62.87 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 $26.83B.
When is W. R. Berkley Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
W. R. Berkley Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 20, 2026 which is in 13 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 $0.6 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 372,276,730 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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
W. R. Berkley Corporation Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$68.75 (2.87% Upside)
$68.75 (2.87% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
WRB Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 783.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 4.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.68%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
W. R. Berkley Corporation
W. R. Berkley Corporation functions as an insurance holding company, primarily underwriting commercial policies across the United States and globally. Its extensive operations are divided into two principal divisions: Insurance, and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. The Insurance segment delivers a wide spectrum of commercial insurance solutions. This includes foundational coverages such as general liability, property, commercial auto, and professional liability, alongside specialized offerings like workers' compensation, environmental policies for diverse businesses, directors and officers (D&O) liability, cyber risk protection, and niche policies for fine arts and jewelry. The segment also extends to personal lines, providing home and automobile insurance, and specialized liability products for sectors such as law enforcement and public officials. Additionally, it offers accident and health insurance, group life, and crime and fidelity products, coupled with risk management and alternative risk program services. The Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segment focuses on assisting other insurance carriers and self-insured entities in effectively managing their overall risk exposure. This is accomplished through both treaty reinsurance, which handles portfolios of policies, and facultative reinsurance, designed for individual risks. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is headquartered 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
$68.75
▲(2.87% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
60.44% Insiders
15.94% Mutual Funds
0.28% Other Institutional Investors
1.82% Public Companies and
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