W. R. Berkley Corp (WRB)

Currency in USD
70.17
+0.42(+0.60%)
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70.170.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
70.1571.38
52 wk Range
62.8778.96
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
70.17
Open
70.88
Day's Range
70.15-71.38
52 wk Range
62.87-78.96
Volume
1.47M
Average Volume (3m)
2.09M
1-Year Change
-1.9424%
Book Value / Share
25.24
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Fair Price
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Price Target
69.53
Downside
-0.91%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
12 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

W. R. Berkley Corp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
9 Hold
7 Sell
Ratings:
18 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 69.53
(-0.91% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Hold77.00+9.73%71.00MaintainJul 27, 2026
Cantor Fitzgerald
Hold73.00+4.03%74.00MaintainJul 27, 2026
Cantor Fitzgerald
Hold74.00+5.46%-MaintainJul 21, 2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold70.00-0.24%69.00MaintainJul 21, 2026
Truist Securities
Buy83.00+18.28%78.00MaintainJul 21, 2026

W. R. Berkley Corp SWOT Analysis


Valuation Concerns
W.R. Berkley faces scrutiny over its stock premium following Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance's stake acquisition, with analysts questioning if current valuation aligns with fundamentals.
Reserve Vulnerabilities
Delve into W.R. Berkley's position as having the worst Ongoing Loss Occurrence reserves in its peer group, creating significant earnings risks and potential future capital constraints.
Financial Resilience
Despite headwinds, Berkley demonstrates strength through expense discipline and solid investment income, consistently outperforming earnings expectations in recent quarters.
Analyst Outlook
Current price targets range from $62-$66, with major firms like BMO Capital Markets and Barclays maintaining Underperform/Underweight ratings amid concerns over growth deceleration.
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W. R. Berkley Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • W. R. Berkley beat Q2 2026 estimates with EPS of $1.15 vs. $1.09 forecast and revenue of $3.72B vs. $3.28B; shares fell 1.69% after-hours.
  • Operating earnings rose 21% YoY to $497M; pretax net investment income hit record $419M with combined ratio ex-catastrophes at 88.1%.
  • CEO warned insurance market increasingly fragmented by product line; property market 'lulled into false comfort' ahead of catastrophe risks.
  • Management projects moderating growth with full-year 2026 EPS forecast at $4.71 and 2027 at $4.79; expects expense ratio at 30% or better.
  • Company prioritizes disciplined underwriting over volume growth; AI investments yielding 20%+ efficiency gains in underwriting workbenches.
Last Updated: 2026-07-20, 06:14 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 20, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.15 / 1.09
Revenue / Forecast
3.72B / 3.28B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.86%
Dividend Yield
2.68%
Industry Median 3.19%
Annualized payout
1.87
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+11.18%
Growth Streak

WRB Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
14.1x10.9x9.9x
PEG Ratio
1.360.260.03
Price/Book
2.8x1.8x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
1.8x1.3x3.0x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−0.2%40.8%13.4%
Fair Value Upside
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W. R. Berkley Corporation, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial line writer worldwide. The company operates through Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segments. The Insurance segment underwrites commercial insurance business, including excess and surplus lines, admitted lines, and specialty personal lines. This segment also provides accident and health insurance and reinsurance products; insurance for commercial risks; casualty and specialty environmental products; insurance coverages for fine arts and jewelry exposures; excess liability and inland marine coverage for small to medium-sized insureds; and commercial general liability, umbrella, professional liability, directors and officers, commercial property, and surety products, as well as products for technology, and life sciences and travel industries. In addition, it offers cyber risk solutions; crime and fidelity insurance products; medical professional coverages; workers’ compensation insurance products; management liability and general insurance products; personal lines insurance solutions, including home, condo/co-op, auto, fine arts and collectibles, liability, collector vehicle, and recreational marine; law enforcement, public officials and educator's legal, and employment practices liability, as well as incidental medical, property, and crime insurance products; at-risk and alternative risk insurance program management services; professional liability; energy and marine risks; and insurance products to the Lloyd's marketplace. The Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segment provides treaty and facultative reinsurance solutions; property and casualty reinsurance products; facultative reinsurance products include automatic, semi-automatic, and individual risk assumed reinsurance; and turnkey products, such as cyber, employment practices liability insurance, liquor liability insurance and violent events. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Industry
Insurance
Sector
Financial
Employees
8804

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
117.32M30.19%8.18B
Other Institutional Investors
241.35M62.11%16.83B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
29.94M7.70%2.09B
Total
388.61M100.00%27.11B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
WR Berkley & Others LLC17.26%67,069,0334,678,065
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.15.13%58,780,4504,099,936

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FAQ

What Is the WR Berkley (WRB) Stock Price Today?

The WR Berkley stock price today is 70.17 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does WR Berkley Trade On?

WR Berkley is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for WR Berkley?

The stock symbol for WR Berkley is "WRB."

Does WR Berkley Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The WR Berkley dividend yield is 2.66%.

What Is the WR Berkley Market Cap?

As of today, WR Berkley market cap is 27.27B USD.

What Is WR Berkley's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The WR Berkley EPS (TTM) is 4.86.

When Is the Next WR Berkley Earnings Date?

WR Berkley will release its next earnings report on Oct 26, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is WRB a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has WR Berkley Stock Split?

WR Berkley has split 20 times.

How Many Employees Does WR Berkley Have?

WR Berkley has 8804 employees.

What is the current trading status of WR Berkley (WRB)?

As of Aug 19, 2026, WR Berkley (WRB) is trading at a price of 70.17 USD, with a previous close of 70.17 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 70.15 USD to 71.38 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 62.87 USD to 78.96 USD.

What Is WR Berkley (WRB) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for WR Berkley is 69.53 USD, with a high estimate of 83 USD and a low estimate of 51 USD. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 7 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an -0.91% Downside potential.
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