W. R. Berkley Corp (WRB)

Currency in USD
68.54
+0.74(+1.09%)
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After Hours
67.66-0.88(-1.28%)
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Full Analysis
High shareholder yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
66.6869.21
52 wk Range
51.4576.38
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
68.54
Open
67.76
Day's Range
66.68-69.21
52 wk Range
51.45-76.38
Volume
3.44M
Average Volume (3m)
1.8M
1-Year Change
33.95%
Book Value / Share
23.5
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
70.56
Upside
+2.95%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
8 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

W. R. Berkley Corp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

W. R. Berkley Corp Company Profile

W. R. Berkley Corporation, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial line writer worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Insurance, and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. 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
8606

W. R. Berkley Corp SWOT Analysis


E&S Market Dominance
W.R. Berkley's strategic focus on the Excess & Surplus insurance market positions it for potential 25% market share by 2024, capitalizing on technological and demographic shifts
Financial Resilience
Despite mixed results, WRB maintains a "GREAT" financial health score, with strong EPS performance and consistent dividend payments spanning over five decades
Investment Opportunities
Higher corporate bond yields present a significant opportunity for WRB to boost investment income, potentially offsetting underwriting challenges and supporting earnings growth
Analyst Perspectives
Price targets range from $52 to $80, reflecting diverse views on WRB's growth prospects, market position, and ability to navigate industry challenges
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W. R. Berkley Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2025

  • W.R. Berkley reported Q2 2025 EPS of $1.05, beating $1.03 forecast; revenue matched at $3.1B, a record for net premiums earned
  • Stock dipped 1.38% to $68.75 despite earnings beat, reflecting concerns over property market competition
  • Company revised growth outlook to 8-12% from 10-15%, citing competitive pressures and potential impacts from tariffs and inflation
  • Annualized return on beginning-of-year equity at 20%; stockholders' equity grew 4.3% to $9.3B
  • CEO emphasized proactive approach to market challenges, focusing on risk assessment and achieving high teens to low twenties returns
Last Updated: 21/07/2025, 23:16
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Compare WRB to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
14.8x16.5x9.7x
PEG Ratio
0.93−1.340.03
Price/Book
2.9x1.6x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
1.8x1.1x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
2.1%9.7%9.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

4 Buy
10 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
16 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 70.56
(+2.95% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.43%
Dividend Yield
2.31%
Industry Median 3.24%
Annualised payout
1.58
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
-4.36%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 21, 2025
EPS / Forecast
1.05 / 1.03
Revenue / Forecast
3.10B / 3.10B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

WRB Income Statement

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does WR Berkley Trade On?

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

What Is the Stock Symbol for WR Berkley?

The stock symbol for WR Berkley is "WRB."

What Is the WR Berkley Market Cap?

As of today, WR Berkley market cap is 26.00B.

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

The WR Berkley EPS (TTM) is 4.43.

When Is the Next WR Berkley Earnings Date?

WR Berkley will release its next earnings report on 26 Oct 2025.

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 8606 employees.

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

As of 23 Jul 2025, WR Berkley (WRB) is trading at a price of 68.54, with a previous close of 68.54. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 66.68 to 69.21, while its 52-week range spans from 51.45 to 76.38.

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

The average 12-month price target for WR Berkley is USD70.56467, with a high estimate of USD86 and a low estimate of USD52.47. 4 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +2.95% Upside potential.
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