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W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)
NYSE:WRB
WRB Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$50.73 - $65.49
Previous CloseN/A
Volume190.78K
Average Volume (3M)1.54M
Market Cap
$23.98B
Enterprise Value$26.53B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.97B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.84B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.5
Beta0.31
Next Earnings
Apr 29, 2025EPS Estimate
1.05Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 03, 2025Dividend Yield0.49%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.36
Shares Outstanding379,226,040
10 Day Avg. Volume1,809,346
30 Day Avg. Volume1,540,504
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.50
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.76
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)7.40
P/FCF Ratio7.20
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.11
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.95
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.52
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$63.89Price Target Upside-0.33% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
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W. R. Berkley Corporation News
PremiumCompany Announcements
W. R. Berkley Posts Mixed Earnings Amid Challenges
PremiumCompany Announcements
W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports Strong 2024 Earnings
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Business ModelWR Berkley's diversified business model should continue to serve as a tailwind to the overall reserve development.
Underwriting ProfitabilityUnderwriting profitability is expected to improve with a focus on business mix and casualty lines.
Bears Say
Investment PerformanceBerkley reported a $12mn loss from investment funds due to poor performance from a private equity fund.
Premium GrowthPremium growth in both Insurance and Reinsurance were below expectations due to commercial insurance pricing deceleration and concerns on social inflation related risks.
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Ownership Overview
24.73% Insiders
21.94% Mutual Funds
15.45% Other Institutional Investors
17.32% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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WRB FAQ
What was W. R. Berkley Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
W. R. Berkley Corporation lowest stock price was $50.73 and its highest was $65.49 in the past 12 months.
What is W. R. Berkley Corporation’s market cap?
W. R. Berkley Corporation’s market cap is $23.98B.
When is W. R. Berkley Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
W. R. Berkley Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 29, 2025 which is in 35 days.
How were W. R. Berkley Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
W. R. Berkley Corporation released its earnings results on Jan 27, 2025. The company reported $1.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.959 by $0.171.
Is W. R. Berkley Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts W. R. Berkley Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does W. R. Berkley Corporation pay dividends?
W. R. Berkley Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.079 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.49%. 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 1.05.
How many shares outstanding does W. R. Berkley Corporation have?
W. R. Berkley Corporation has 379,226,040 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 $1.13 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.959. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.237%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of W. R. Berkley Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WRB
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$63.89 (-0.33% Downside)
$63.89 (-0.33% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WRB Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 189.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.25%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
22.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.96%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
W. R. Berkley Corporation
W. R. Berkley Corporation, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. The Insurance segment underwrites commercial insurance business, including premises operations, commercial automobile, property, products liability, and general and professional liability lines. It also provides workers' compensation insurance products; accident and health insurance and reinsurance products; insurance for commercial risks; specialty environmental products for contractors, consultants, and property owners and facilities operators; specialized insurance coverages for fine arts and jewelry exposures; umbrella and excess liability coverage products; and liquor liability and inland marine coverage for small to medium-sized insureds. In addition, this segment offers directors and officers, and surety risk products, as well as products for technology, and life sciences and travel industries; cyber risk solutions; casualty, group life, and crime and fidelity related insurance products; personal lines insurance solutions, including home, condo/co-op, auto, and collectibles; automobile, law enforcement, public officials and educator's legal, and employment practices liability, as well as incidental medical insurance products; and at-risk and alternative risk insurance program management services. The Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segment provides other insurance companies and self-insureds with assistance in managing their net risk through reinsurance on a portfolio basis through treaty reinsurance or on an individual basis through facultative reinsurance. W. R. Berkley Corporation was founded in 1967 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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WRB Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlights significant achievements such as record revenue and growth in equity, but there are notable concerns regarding increased catastrophe losses and challenges in the casualty reinsurance market due to competitive pricing and social inflation. The sentiment is mixed with strong financial performance tempered by market challenges.Read More>---
WRB Revenue Breakdown
81.98% Insurance
12.44% Reinsurance & Monoline Excess
5.57% Other
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WRB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$63.89
▼(-0.33% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering WRB
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
10/11 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+21.18%
reiterated a buy rating 29 days ago
Copying Mark Hughes's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 90.91% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +21.18% per trade.
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