W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)
| Market Cap | 13.93B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 9.19B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 1.04B |
| Shares Out | 179.21M |
| EPS (ttm) | 5.57 |
| PE Ratio | 13.97 |
| Forward PE | 15.04 |
| Dividend | $2.01 (2.59%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Volume | 549,294 |
| Open | 78.85 |
| Previous Close | 78.85 |
| Day's Range | 77.23 - 79.06 |
| 52-Week Range | 61.49 - 84.93 |
| Beta | 0.85 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 89.50 (+15.2%) |
| Earnings Date | n/a |
About WRB
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 risk...
Financial Performance
In 2020, W.R. Berkley's revenue was $8.10 billion, an increase of 2.49% compared to the previous year's $7.90 billion. Earnings were $530.67 million, a decrease of -22.18%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 10 analysts, the average rating for W.R. Berkley stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is 89.50, which is an increase of 15.16% from the latest price.
News
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W.R. Berkley (WRB) Gains 21% YTD: More Room for Growth?
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W.R. Berkley (WRB) Board Approves Special Cash Dividend
W.R. Berkley's (WRB) special cash dividend of $1.00 per share reflects its intention to enhance shareholders' value, supported by its strong financial position.
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 has declared a special cash dividend on its common stock of $1.00 per share to be pai...
W. R. Berkley Corporation Names John Henle President of Union Standard Insurance Group
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of John Henle as president of Union Standard Insurance Group (Union Standard). He succeeds B. Kei...
W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Daniel Smyrl President of Admiral Insurance Group
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Daniel Smyrl as president of Admiral Insurance Group (Admiral). He succeeds Curtis E. Fletcher...
W.R. Berkley (WRB) Hits 52-Week High, Can the Run Continue?
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W.R. Berkley (WRB) Q3 Earnings Top Estimates, Revenues Up Y/Y
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Recap: WR Berkley Q3 Earnings
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today reported its third quarter 2021 results. Summary Financial Data (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) Third Quart...
What's in the Cards for W. R. Berkley (WRB) in Q3 Earnings?
W. R. Berkley's (WRB) third-quarter results are likely to reflect premium growth and improved expense ratio, partly offset by higher expenses and lower underwriting income.
Why You Should Hold W.R. Berkley (WRB) Stock in Your Portfolio
Rate increases, reserving discipline and solid balance sheet well poise W.R. Berkley (WRB) for growth.
W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2021 Earnings on October 21, 2021
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its third quarter 2021 earnings after the market closes on Thursday, October 21, 2021. A copy of the earnings releas...
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W. R. Berkley (WRB) Prices 3.150% $350 Million Senior Notes
W. R. Berkley (WRB) displays prudence by issuing senior notes amid a low interest rate environment to procure funds.
AM Best Assigns Issue Credit Rating to W. R. Berkley Corporation's Senior Unsecured Notes
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating (Long-Term IR) of “a-” (Excellent) to the forthcoming $350 million, 3.150% senior unsecured notes, due S...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Announces Pricing of $350 Million of 3.150% Senior Notes Due 2061
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) (the “Company”) announced today that it priced an offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of 3.150% Senior Notes due ...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation to Present at the 2021 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Virtual Insurance Conference
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that William R. Berkley, its executive chairman and W. Robert Berkley, Jr., its president and chief executive off...
WR Berkley's Stock Has Reached Historic Trough, BofA Says
Shares of WR Berkley Corp (NYSE:WRB) are trading close to the troughs last seen in 2013-2014, according to BofA Securities. The WR Berkley Analyst: Joshua Shanker upgraded WR Berkley from Underperform t...
Reasons Why W.R. Berkley (WRB) Stock is a Solid Pick Now
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