W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)
| Market Cap | 22.97B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 13.64B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 1.76B |
| Shares Out | 380.07M |
| EPS (ttm) | 4.36 |
| PE Ratio | 13.85 |
| Forward PE | 13.78 |
| Dividend | $1.72 (2.85%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Volume | 48,602 |
| Open | 60.32 |
| Previous Close | 60.40 |
| Day's Range | 60.24 - 60.43 |
| 52-Week Range | 50.73 - 65.49 |
| Beta | 0.68 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 67.00 (+10.87%) |
| Earnings Date | Jan 27, 2025 |
About WRB
W. R. Berkley Corporation, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writers worldwide. It 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; specialized insurance coverages for fine arts and jewelry ex... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2024, W. R. Berkley's revenue was $13.64 billion, an increase of 12.32% compared to the previous year's $12.14 billion. Earnings were $1.76 billion, an increase of 27.13%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 13 analysts, the average rating for WRB stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $67.0, which is an increase of 10.87% from the latest price.
News
W. R. Berkley: A Compounding Machine, Not For Straight-Up Income Investors
W. R. Berkley, an American insurance holding company that underwrites insurance and reinsurance on a global basis, focusing on commercial niche lines, is now a $22 billion (by market cap) insurance pl...
W. R. Berkley: Favorable Operating Conditions Continue To Drive Strong Earnings
U.S. commercial insurer W. R. Berkley recently released fourth quarter results. Profitability continues to be excellent, aided by higher interest rates and the current upswing in the insurance cycle. ...
W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 27, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Rob Berkley - President & Chief Executive Officer Rich Baio - Chief Financial Of...
W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results. Summary Financial Data (Amounts in thousands, except per share da...
W. R. Berkley Q4 2024 Earnings Preview: Wait For Market Dips
W. R. Berkley Corporation is a strong P&C insurer with consistent underwriting profits and superior risk management, but Q4 2024 earnings may be slightly impacted by higher catastrophe losses. The com...
W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings on January 27, 2025
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings after the market closes on Monday, January 27, 2025. A copy of the ...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Establishes Branch Office of Berkley Insurance Company in India
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that Berkley Insurance Company has received approval from the International Financial Services Centres Authorit...
W. R. Berkley Corporation Declares Special and Regular Quarterly Cash Dividends
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend on its common stock of 50 cents per share to be pa...
W. R. Berkley Corporation to Present at the 2024 Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that W. Robert Berkley, Jr., its president and chief executive officer, will present at the 2024 Goldman Sachs ...
WR Berkley Margins Could Continue To Expand 'Well Into 2025', Says Bullish Analyst
Shares of WR Berkley Corp WRB have gained more than 7% over the past month after the company reported in late October upbeat third-quarter earnings.
W. R. Berkley: Valuation Continues To Reflect Elevated Earnings
Commercial insurer W. R. Berkley continues to enjoy a favorable operating environment, with underwriting profitability and investment income both still elevated. While the company has always reported ...
W.R. Berkley: Strong Results But A Premium Multiple
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These Analysts Increase Their Forecasts On WR Berkley After Q3 Results
W. R. Berkley Corporation WRB reported better-than-expected earnings for its third quarter on Monday.
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W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 21, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Rob Berkley - President & CEO Rich Baio - EVP & CFO Bill Berkley - Executive Cha...
W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today reported its third quarter 2024 results. Summary Financial Data (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) Third Q...
W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2024 Earnings on October 21, 2024
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its third quarter 2024 earnings after the market closes on Monday, October 21, 2024. A copy of the earnings releas...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Antonio Q. L. Rhodes President of Berkley Mid-Atlantic Insurance Group
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Antonio Q. L. Rhodes as president of Berkley Mid-Atlantic Insurance Group (“BMAG”), a Berkle...
W. R. Berkley: Stellar Performance, But Is It Overvalued?
W. R. Berkley has delivered an 87% return over the past three years, making it a standout performer in the Financial sector. Current valuation may be stretched, particularly given the likelihood of in...
W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call July 22, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Rob Berkley - President & Chief Executive Officer Rich Baio - Executive Vice Presid...
W R Berkley profit rises on boost from investments, underwriting
W R Berkley reported a rise of about 4% in second-quarter profit on Monday, helped by robust returns on the commercial insurer's investment portfolio and strong underwriting.