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W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)
NYSE:WRB
WRB Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$55.80 - $76.38
Previous CloseN/A
Volume190.78K
Average Volume (3M)1.72M
Market Cap
$27.46B
Enterprise Value$32.52B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$31.49B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.84B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.5
Beta0.34
Next Earnings
Oct 27, 2025EPS Estimate
1.04Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jun 23, 2025Dividend Yield2.19%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.05
Shares Outstanding379,292,800
10 Day Avg. Volume1,411,421
30 Day Avg. Volume1,717,928
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/Revenue2.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.47
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.89
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$72.50Price Target Upside0.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering11
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsThe combined ratio of 85.4% was much better than consensus expectation of 89.2%, supported by stronger premium growth of 8.2% and an improving core loss ratio of 50.0%.
Financial PerformanceNet investment income of $379 million is above the consensus expectation of $356 million.
InvestmentJapanese insurer Mitsui Sumitomo entered into an agreement with WR Berkley to acquire a 15% stake in the company from third parties, which could signal confidence in WRB's operations.
Bears Say
Reserve DeficiencyThe estimated Other Liability Occurrence reserve deficiency has weakened for WRB, placing it most at risk compared to peers.
Share PerformanceWRB shares should trade down on earnings as the shortfall in the insurance underlying loss ratio, adverse development in insurance, and concern surrounding potential impact of tariffs should weigh on the shares.
ValuationWRB shares are downgraded to Neutral due to current valuation levels creating a less favorable risk/reward skew.
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 $55.80 and its highest was $76.38 in the past 12 months.
What is W. R. Berkley Corporation’s market cap?
W. R. Berkley Corporation’s market cap is $27.46B.
When is W. R. Berkley Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
W. R. Berkley Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 27, 2025 which is in 46 days.
How were W. R. Berkley Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
W. R. Berkley Corporation released its earnings results on Jul 21, 2025. The company reported $1.05 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.027 by $0.023.
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 Quarterly dividend of $0.59 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.19%. 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 1.04.
How many shares outstanding does W. R. Berkley Corporation have?
W. R. Berkley Corporation has 379,292,800 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 $1.05 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.027. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.091%.
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
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$72.50 (0.30% Upside)
$72.50 (0.30% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WRB Sentiment 66%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 231.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
24.76%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
20.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.38%
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
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflects a strong overall performance with record financial results and growth in premiums and investment income. However, there are concerns about increased competition in the property market, foreign currency losses, and potential challenges from tariffs and labor costs. The sentiment is balanced with significant achievements and notable challenges.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
$72.50
▲(0.30% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
42.43% Insiders
20.99% Mutual Funds
15.04% Other Institutional Investors
0.46% Public Companies and Individual Investors