W. R. Berkley Corp
$ 71.58
0.00%
26 Feb - close price
- Market Cap 27,201,917,000 USD
- Current Price $ 71.58
- High / Low $ 72.37 / 71.33
- Stock P/E 16.09
- Book Value 25.80
- EPS 4.45
- Next Earning Report -
- Dividend Per Share $0.35
- Dividend Yield 0.49 %
- Next Dividend Date 2026-03-04
- ROA 0.04 %
- ROE 0.20 %
- 52 Week High 77.62
- 52 Week Low 59.10
About
W. R. Berkley Corporation is a commercial lines property & casualty insurance holding company organized in Delaware and based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Analyst Target Price
$68.33
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-01-22 | 2025-10-20 | 2025-07-21 | 2025-04-21 | 2025-01-27 | 2024-10-21 | 2024-07-22 | 2024-04-23 | 2024-01-24 | 2023-10-23 | 2023-07-20 | 2023-04-20 |
| Reported EPS | 1.13 | 1.1 | 1.05 | 1.01 | 1.13 | 0.91 | 1.04 | 1.56 | 1.45 | 1.35 | 1.14 | 1 |
| Estimated EPS | 1.14 | 1.05 | 1.02 | 0.99 | 0.95 | 0.96 | 0.92 | 1.44 | 1.38 | 1.18 | 1.1 | 1.23 |
| Surprise | -0.01 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.18 | -0.05 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.07 | 0.17 | 0.04 | -0.23 |
| Surprise Percentage | -0.8772% | 4.7619% | 2.9412% | 2.0202% | 18.9474% | -5.2083% | 13.0435% | 8.3333% | 5.0725% | 14.4068% | 3.6364% | -18.6992% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
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Previous Dividend Records
| Jan 1970 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | None | 2025-12-29 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-03-12 | 2024-12-27 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-03-13 | 2023-12-27 |
| Amount | $0.09 | $1.09 | $0.09 | $0.59 | $0.08 | $0.58 | $0.33 | $0.62 | $0.11 | $0.61 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | $0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.49% |
| Next Dividend Date | 2026-03-04 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2026-02-23 |
Recent News: WRB
2026-02-26 12:52:45
A Kinsale Capital Group director recently sold shares, coinciding with management's cautious commentary on slower premium growth, rising competition, and softening specialty lines. Despite strong 2025 financial results, these factors suggest a reset of investor expectations towards pricing discipline over aggressive growth, making it a critical time to re-evaluate the stock. The article advises investors to monitor Kinsale's balance between growth and profitability, future insider transactions, and its performance relative to peers.
2026-02-26 08:49:54
Citigroup Inc. increased its stake in W.R. Berkley Corporation by 19.4% in the third quarter, acquiring an additional 64,158 shares to reach a total of 395,036 shares valued at approximately $30.27 million. Insiders now own about 23.30% of the company, with significant recent acquisitions including Sumitomo Insurance buying 370,000 shares worth $24.8 million. W.R. Berkley, which has a market cap of $27.2 billion, trades at a PE of 16.08 and has a consensus "Hold" rating from analysts with a target price of $69.67.
2026-02-26 02:21:53
Major shareholder Sumitomo Mitsui Insurance increased its stake in W.R. Berkley by acquiring 220,000 shares for approximately $15.65 million, bringing its total holding to 57.89 million shares valued at about $4.12 billion. W.R. Berkley recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share and reported Q4 earnings of $1.13 EPS, slightly missing analyst estimates on $3.18 billion in revenue. The company currently holds a "Hold" consensus rating with a target price of $69.67.
2026-02-25 21:52:34
W.R. Berkley Corp., a midcap insurance company, has adjusted its valuation metrics, including a P/E ratio of 23 and a price-to-book value of 4.39. The company has demonstrated strong performance over the past year with an 18.94% return on equity and a 14.96% return, outperforming the S&P 500. While its short-term performance is strong, its longer-term returns vary significantly compared to the broader market.
2026-02-25 18:53:09
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ: SKWD) reported strong Q4 2025 results, with adjusted operating income up 47% and gross written premiums growing by 13% for the quarter and 24% for the year. The company highlighted its strategic portfolio construction, shifting business to less cyclical lines and achieving a market-leading position in niche areas like A&H and Surety. A significant discussion revolved around its recent acquisition of Apollo and a new partnership with Uber for autonomous vehicle insurance (AVIP), positioning Skyward as a leader in innovative risk transfer solutions for the digital economy.
2026-02-25 10:52:04
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGO) recently increased its quarterly dividend to US$0.38 per share and entered the annuity reinsurance market through the acquisition of Warwick Re Limited. These moves signal capital flexibility and broaden its insurance footprint, though the core investment case still hinges on managing legacy exposures and interest rate sensitivity. The dividend increase provides a clearer signal of management's confidence in the company's capital position, which investors will weigh against ongoing litigation and credit exposure risks.
