W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)
NYSE: WRBFinanceProperty-Casualty InsurersUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
WRB stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $25.89B
- P/E (TTM)
- 14.29
- Forward P/E
- 14.29
- EPS (TTM)
- $4.88
- Dividend yield
- 0.53% ($0.37)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 21, 2026
- 52-week range
- 62.87 – 78.96
- Day range
- 69.61 – 70.54
- Volume / Avg
- 2.22M / 2.51M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 371.23M
- Next earnings
- Oct 19, 2026
52-week range
WRB stock today
W.R. Berkley (WRB) closed at $69.73 on Oct 7, up 0.11% (+$0.08), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 11.7% below their 52-week high of $78.96, set on Nov 21, 2025 and 10.9% above the 52-week low of $62.87, in the middle of the past year's range. WRB is down 0.6% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 10.3%.
At 14.3x trailing earnings, W.R. Berkley trades above the peer-group median of 9.8x. Its forward P/E of 14.3x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 19 after the market closes; analysts expect EPS of $1.12. W.R. Berkley pays an annual dividend of $0.37 per share, a 0.53% yield at the current price.
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About W.R. Berkley
Company profileW. R. Berkley Corporation, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial line writer worldwide.
- Sector
- Finance
- Industry
- Property-Casualty Insurers
- CEO
- Mr. William Robert Berkley Jr.
- Headquarters
- Greenwich, CT
- Employees
- 8,804
- Website
- berkley.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, W.R. Berkley generated $14.71 billion in revenue, up 7.8% from fiscal 2024, its 16th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $1.78 billion (+1.3% year over year), for a net margin of 12.1% versus a median of 11.4% in the prior 5 years. Diluted earnings per share came in at $4.45, up from $4.36.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $14.71B | $13.64B | $12.14B | $11.17B | $9.46B |
| Growth | +7.84% | +12.32% | +8.74% | +18.10% | +16.75% |
| Net income | $1.78B | $1.76B | $1.38B | $1.38B | $1.02B |
| EPS (diluted) | $4.45 | $4.36 | $3.37 | $3.29 | $3.66 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (18 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$69.06-0.96%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 2
- Hold 9
- Sell 4
- Strong sell 3
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 19, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $1.12
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 31, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.15 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.37
- Dividend yield
- 0.53%
- Last payment
- $0.10
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 21, 2026
WRB news
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- 3 Financial Stocks Berkshire Hathaway Owns That I'd Buy Before Buying Berkshire ItselfNasdaqAXP, V, MA, WRB
- WRB's Solid Growth Comes With a Premium Valuation - Hold or Buy?NasdaqWRB, RLI, ALL, PGR
W.R. Berkley peers
Finance sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CINFCincinnati Financial Corporation | 161.61 | -0.90% | $24.80B | vs WRB |
| LLoews Corporation | 105.67 | -0.74% | $21.60B | vs WRB |
| MKLMarkel Group Inc. | 1,728.20 | -0.58% | $21.41B | vs WRB |
| HIGThe Hartford Insurance Group Inc. | 126.92 | +0.10% | $34.38B | vs WRB |
| EGEverest Group Ltd. | 362.30 | -1.24% | $13.89B | vs WRB |
| AIZAssurant Inc. | 266.73 | -1.56% | $13.16B | vs WRB |
| CNACNA Financial Corporation | 45.86 | -0.76% | $12.41B | vs WRB |
| AIGAmerican International Group Inc. New | 75.66 | +0.73% | $39.56B | vs WRB |
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W.R. Berkley stock FAQ
What is W.R. Berkley's stock price today?
WRB last traded at $69.73 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.11% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does W.R. Berkley pay a dividend?
Yes. W.R. Berkley pays $0.37 per share annually, a 0.53% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.10 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 21, 2026.
When is W.R. Berkley's next earnings date?
W.R. Berkley is expected to report earnings on Monday, October 19, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.12.
What is WRB's P/E ratio?
WRB trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 14.29 and a forward P/E of 14.29, compared with a median of 9.8 for its closest peers.
Is W.R. Berkley in the S&P 500?
Yes. W.R. Berkley (WRB) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is W.R. Berkley's CEO?
Mr. William Robert Berkley Jr. is the chief executive officer of W.R. Berkley Corporation, which has about 8,804 employees.
Has WRB ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent WRB stock split was a 3-for-2 split on Jul 11, 2024, one of 10 splits on record.