W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)
| Market Cap | 25.89B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 13.64B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 1.76B |
| Shares Out | 379.23M |
| EPS (ttm) | 4.36 |
| PE Ratio | 15.66 |
| Forward PE | 15.86 |
| Dividend | $1.73 (2.53%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Volume | 1,020,945 |
| Open | 69.34 |
| Previous Close | 69.34 |
| Day's Range | 68.27 - 69.66 |
| 52-Week Range | 50.73 - 76.38 |
| Beta | 0.41 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 69.23 (+1.4%) |
| Earnings Date | Apr 21, 2025 |
About WRB
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 exposu... [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 $69.23, which is an increase of 1.40% from the latest price.
News
5 Stock Picks Last Week From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Michael G. MacMullin President of Berkley Luxury Group
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Michael G. MacMullin as president of Berkley Luxury Group. He succeeds Shadi Albert, who rem...
W.R. Berkley Nears Historical Price-To-Book High, Analyst Downgrades Stock On Overvaluation Concerns
BofA Securities analyst Joshua Shanker downgraded W.R. Berkley Corporation WRB from Buy to Neutral, raising the price forecast to $74 from $73.
WR Berkley Stock Surges to Record High as Japan's MSI Plans to Take 15% Stake
Shares of W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) rose more than 7% Friday, leading gainers on the S&P 500 after the line insurance firm said Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance (MSI) will take a 15% stake in th...
W. R. Berkley Corporation Confirms Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Intends to Purchase 15% of the Company's Shares in Open Market or Private Transactions From Third Parties
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) (the “Company”) today confirmed that Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. (“MSI”), a leading Japanese property and casualty insu...
W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce First Quarter 2025 Earnings on April 21, 2025
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its first quarter 2025 earnings after the market closes on Monday, April 21, 2025. A copy of the earnings release ...
W. R. Berkley Corporation Appoints Heath Kidd as Executive Vice President
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Heath Kidd as executive vice president. The appointment is effective immediately. Commenting...
W. R. Berkley Corporation Announces the Formation of Berkley Embedded Solutions
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the formation of Berkley Embedded Solutions to deliver tailored insurance products and services to customers at...
W. R. Berkley Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 8 cents per s...
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
W.R. Berkley shares have gained 27% over the past year but recently declined 7% after Q3 results; I maintain a "hold" rating due to valuation. Q3 results showed solid performance despite higher catast...
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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