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WRB Stock Chart & Stats
$68.67
$2.03(2.76%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$68.67
$2.03(2.76%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$62.87 - $78.96
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.95M
Average Volume (3M)3.23M
Market Cap
$27.50B
Enterprise Value$29.27B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$29.78B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.84B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.2
Beta0.23
Next Earnings
Jan 28, 2027EPS Estimate
1.2Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.54%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.89
Shares Outstanding371,227,540
10 Day Avg. Volume2,205,160
30 Day Avg. Volume3,230,575
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 Cap1.06
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.63
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.62
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.76
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$70.23Price Target Upside2.27% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)4.94
Revenue Forecast (FY)$15.11B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Underwriting ProfitabilityA sub-90% accident-year combined ratio excluding catastrophes indicates disciplined pricing, risk selection, and expense control. Record underwriting profit provides evidence that WRB’s specialty insurance model is generating durable operating earnings before investment income and can support continued capital deployment.
Insurance Growth And EfficiencyPremium growth combined with faster submission and quoting processes can strengthen WRB’s competitive position in specialized commercial insurance. Greater efficiency allows the company to pursue smaller accounts with better stated margins, potentially supporting scalable growth and helping contain operating costs.
Investment Portfolio QualityWRB benefits from a large insurance float invested in a high-quality fixed-income portfolio. Rising fixed-maturity income and strong average credit quality support recurring earnings, while reinvestment yields above book yield can improve future investment income as securities mature and are redeployed.
Bears Say
Reinsurance ContractionA planned multi-year reduction in reinsurance exposure creates a persistent headwind for premium volume and limits that segment’s contribution to growth. Although the decision reflects unfavorable market conditions, shrinking participation may reduce diversification and require other insurance businesses to carry more growth responsibility.
Property Market PressureDeteriorating property pricing can weaken future underwriting economics if rates fall faster than claims costs or exposures adjust. The expected pressure may affect both premium growth and margins over several quarters, particularly because management described commercial property conditions as likely to worsen before improving.
Commercial Auto ReservesAdverse commercial auto reserve development indicates that prior loss assumptions may be understated in an important insurance line. Further reserve strengthening would reduce reported underwriting profitability and could pressure future margins, while management’s continuing uncertainty around auto loss trends limits confidence in near-term earnings stability.
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 $27.50B.
When is W. R. Berkley Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
W. R. Berkley Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 28, 2027 which is in 100 days.
How were W. R. Berkley Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
W. R. Berkley Corporation released its earnings results on Oct 19, 2026. The company reported $1.17 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.154 by $0.016.
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 Semiannually dividend of $0.1 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.54%. 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 1.2.
How many shares outstanding does W. R. Berkley Corporation have?
W. R. Berkley Corporation has 371,227,540 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 $1.17 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.154. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$70.23 (2.27% Upside)
$70.23 (2.27% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
WRB Sentiment 63%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 314.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
26.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.05%
Trailing 12-Months
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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
Q3 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was broadly positive, supported by record underwriting profit, strong operating earnings, an 18.8% quarterly annualized operating ROE, improved loss ratios, growth in the Insurance segment, higher investment income, and technology-enabled efficiency gains. Management also expressed confidence in insurance growth, capital flexibility, and the portfolio's ability to benefit from higher reinvestment yields. The main challenges were declining reinsurance premiums, competitive and deteriorating reinsurance and property market conditions, commercial auto reserve pressure, uneven investment-fund income, lower cash flow, and uncertainty around loss trends and emerging AI-related exposures. Highlights significantly outweighed the lowlights.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
$70.23
▲(2.27% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
60.44% Insiders
15.94% Mutual Funds
1.20% Other Institutional Investors
0.84% Public Companies and
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