NYSE:WRB W. R. Berkley (WRB) Stock Price, News & Analysis $58.69 -0.33 (-0.56%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$58.68▼$59.5750-Day Range$51.54▼$79.6352-Week Range$40.86▼$61.28Volume1.36 million shsAverage Volume1.74 million shsMarket Capitalization$22.51 billionP/E Ratio15.61Dividend Yield0.55%Price Target$59.67 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get W. R. Berkley alerts: Email Address W. R. Berkley MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.30 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside1.7% Upside$59.67 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.10% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.50Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.49Based on 15 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth5.71%From $4.03 to $4.26 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.40 out of 5 starsFinance Sector141st out of 871 stocksFire, Marine, & Casualty Insurance Industry14th out of 53 stocks 2.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingW. R. Berkley has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.30, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageW. R. Berkley has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about W. R. Berkley's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.10% of the outstanding shares of W. R. Berkley have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverW. R. Berkley has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.9.Change versus previous monthShort interest in W. R. Berkley has recently decreased by 7.27%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldW. R. Berkley has a dividend yield of 0.54%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthW. R. Berkley has been increasing its dividend for 23 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of W. R. Berkley is 8.51%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, W. R. Berkley will have a dividend payout ratio of 7.51% next year. This indicates that W. R. Berkley will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about W. R. Berkley's dividend. Previous Next 2.1 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreW. R. Berkley has received a 3.37% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Home insurance services for individuals", "Accident reinsurance services", "Accident insurance services for individuals", and "Health insurance services for individuals" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for W. R. Berkley is -0.50. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentW. R. Berkley has a news sentiment score of 0.49. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for W. R. Berkley this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 5 people have searched for WRB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added W. R. Berkley to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, W. R. Berkley insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders23.00% of the stock of W. R. Berkley is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions68.82% of the stock of W. R. Berkley is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about W. R. Berkley's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for W. R. Berkley are expected to grow by 5.71% in the coming year, from $4.03 to $4.26 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of W. R. Berkley is 15.61, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.87.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of W. R. Berkley is 15.61, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 32.21.Price to Earnings Growth RatioW. R. Berkley has a PEG Ratio of 1.10. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioW. R. Berkley has a P/B Ratio of 2.87. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about W. R. Berkley's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Sasco Gold LLCSay Goodbye to the US DollarThe warning signs are everywhere… According to experts, the United States Dollar is "as good as doomed." I believe the American people deserve to control the fate of their own life savings which is why I had my team put together our latest guide to protect your hard-earned wealth before it's too late... [RUSH MY FREE GUIDE] About W. R. Berkley Stock (NYSE:WRB)W. R. Berkley Corporation was founded in 1967 by W.R. Berkley with the goal of creating sustainable, long-term value. As of November 2022, Mr. Berkley remained as executive chairman with his son W.R. Berkley Jr. in the CEO's office. The company is based in Greenwich, Connecticut, and operates as an insurance holding company in the U.S. and internationally. It is one of the largest commercial lines insurers in the US and has more than 190 offices worldwide. The company’s operations have grown steadily since its founding, including several key acquisitions. The company now operates in two segments which are Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. The Insurance segment underwrites commercial insurance businesses of all varieties. The Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segment provides reinsurance services to other insurance agencies and self-insured organizations. W. R. Berkley Corporation went public in 1973 and is now listed 397th on the Forbes Fortune 500 list. There are more than 50 businesses operating under the Berkley umbrella. They each capitalize on niche markets that require specialized knowledge about industries, regions, or business structures. The company’s goal is to create peace of mind, both by simplifying the insurance buying process and by providing the insurance products its customers need. W. R. Berkley was added to the S&P 500 in 2019. The company’s market cap grew more than 20% or over $1 billion in the first year alone. As of November 2022, the company is worth upwards of $19.5 billion or more than a 200% increase since its launch. The company’s underlying insurance businesses are all rated A+ by Standard & Poors and A.M. Best. Some of the key businesses and industries served by W.R. Berkley include but are not limited to agribusiness, cannabis, energy, environmental, hospitality, manufacturing, public entity, retail, and transportation. Some of the products offered include but are not limited to workers' compensation, general liability, commercial auto & trucking, accident & health, cyber, and property. In 2021, the company brought in more than $9.5 billion in revenue and produced a 16.2% return on stockholders' equity. Written by Jeffrey Neal JohnsonRead More WRB Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WRB Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 7 at 5:09 AM | americanbankingnews.comBarclays Begins Coverage on W. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB)September 6 at 8:34 PM | msn.comBarclays Initiates Coverage of W. R. Berkley Corporation - Corporate Bond (WRB.PRH) with Underweight RecommendationSeptember 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.September 6 at 3:32 PM | msn.comBarclays Initiates Coverage of W. R. Berkley Corporation - Corporate Bond (WRB.PRE) with Underweight RecommendationSeptember 5 at 8:28 PM | msn.comBarclays Initiates Coverage of W. R. Berkley Corporation - Corporate Bond (WRB.PRG) with Underweight RecommendationSeptember 5 at 3:28 PM | msn.comBarclays Initiates Coverage of W. R. Berkley Corporation - Corporate Bond (WRB.PRF) with Underweight RecommendationSeptember 5 at 3:28 PM | msn.comBarclays Initiates Coverage of W. R. Berkley (WRB) with Underweight RecommendationSeptember 5 at 3:15 AM | americanbankingnews.comW. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) Lowered to "Hold" at StockNews.comSeptember 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.September 3, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFY2024 EPS Estimates for W. R. Berkley Co. (NYSE:WRB) Raised by AnalystAugust 31, 2024 | wsj.comW.R. Berkley Corp. 5.1% Sub. Deb. 2059August 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comW. R. Berkley Co. (NYSE:WRB) Given Average Recommendation of "Hold" by BrokeragesAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAnalysts Set W. R. Berkley Co. (NYSE:WRB) Price Target at $60.07August 15, 2024 | marketwatch.comW.R. Berkley Corp. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors despite daily gainsAugust 15, 2024 | msn.comAssessing W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) in the Context of Soaring Auto Insurance RatesAugust 14, 2024 | msn.comIs W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) the Best Insurance Stock To Buy?August 10, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comW. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) jumps 3.5% this week, though earnings growth is still tracking behind five-year shareholder returnsJuly 31, 2024 | investorplace.comThanks, CrowdStrike Outage! 7 Insurance Stocks That Could See Increased Demand for Cyber Insurance.See More Headlines Receive WRB Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for W. R. Berkley and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 6/28 Dividend6/24/2024Dividend Payable6/28/2024Last Earnings7/22/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/28/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Fire, marine, & casualty insurance Sub-IndustryProperty & Casualty Insurance Current SymbolNYSE:WRB CUSIP08442310 CIK11544 Webwww.wrberkley.com Phone(203) 629-3000Fax203-629-3073Employees8,329Year Founded1967Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$59.67 High Stock Price Target$68.67 Low Stock Price Target$55.33 Potential Upside/Downside+1.7%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.30 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.76 Trailing P/E Ratio15.61 Forward P/E Ratio14.56 P/E Growth1.1Net Income$1.38 billion Net Margins12.05% Pretax Margin15.46% Return on Equity21.34% Return on Assets4.26% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.36 Current Ratio0.38 Quick Ratio0.38 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$12.84 billion Price / Sales1.75 Cash Flow$3.36 per share Price / Cash Flow17.45 Book Value$20.46 per share Price / Book2.87Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares383,493,000Free Float295,290,000Market Cap$22.51 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.62 Social Links (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in electric vehicle technologies (EV) and which EV stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. William Robert Berkley (Age 79)Executive Chairman of the Board Comp: $13.06MMr. William Robert Berkley Jr. (Age 51)President, CEO & Director Comp: $12.76MMr. Richard Mark Baio (Age 55)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $2.35MMr. James Gerald Shiel (Age 64)Executive Vice President of Investments Comp: $2.48MMs. Lucille T. Sgaglione (Age 74)Executive Vice President Comp: $2.37MMr. A. Scott MansolilloSenior VP & Chief Compliance OfficerMr. Liberatore John IannaroneSenior VP & General CounselMs. Karen A. HorvathVice President of External Financial CommunicationsMr. Jonathan M. LevineVP & Chief Marketing OfficerMs. Carol Josephine LaPunzina (Age 62)Senior Vice President of Human Resources More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsTravelers CompaniesNYSE:TRVAllstateNYSE:ALLArch Capital GroupNASDAQ:ACGLErie IndemnityNASDAQ:ERIECincinnati FinancialNASDAQ:CINFView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 62,636 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.016%Delphi Management Inc. MABought 340 shares on 8/26/2024Ownership: 0.006%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckySold 463 shares on 8/26/2024Ownership: 0.004%Cetera Investment AdvisersSold 11,492 shares on 8/22/2024Ownership: 0.008%Aurora Investment CounselSold 1,156 shares on 8/22/2024Ownership: 0.007%View All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy W. R. Berkley Stock? WRB Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in W. R. Berkley Co.: W. R. Berkley reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analysts' consensus estimates, indicating a healthy financial performance. The company has a moderate buy rating from analysts with a consensus target price of $60.07, suggesting potential for stock price appreciation. Institutional investors have been increasing their stakes in W. R. Berkley, indicating confidence in the company's future growth prospects. W. R. Berkley has a dividend yield of 0.56%, providing investors with a source of passive income. The stock price of W. R. Berkley recently crossed above its 200-day moving average, a bullish technical signal for investors. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in W. R. Berkley Co. for these reasons: Some analysts have downgraded their ratings on W. R. Berkley, potentially signaling concerns about future performance. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36 may indicate a higher level of financial leverage, which can pose risks during economic downturns. Market conditions and regulatory changes in the insurance industry could impact W. R. Berkley's profitability and growth prospects. While the stock has a moderate buy rating, there are also hold ratings from analysts, suggesting mixed opinions on the company's outlook. Investors should consider the overall market conditions and economic outlook before making investment decisions in W. R. Berkley. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, August 19, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these W. R. Berkley pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. WRB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have WRB shares performed this year? W. R. Berkley's stock was trading at $47.1467 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, WRB shares have increased by 24.5% and is now trading at $58.69. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were W. R. Berkley's earnings last quarter? W. R. Berkley Co. (NYSE:WRB) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, July, 22nd. The insurance provider reported $1.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.92 by $0.12. W. R. Berkley's quarterly revenue was up 10.6% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. When did W. R. Berkley's stock split? W. R. Berkley's stock split on Wednesday, July 10th 2024. The 3-2 split was announced on Wednesday, June 12th 2024. The newly created shares were distributed to shareholders after the closing bell on Tuesday, July 9th 2024. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 150 shares after the split. What is W. Robert Berkley, Jr.'s approval rating as W. R. Berkley's CEO? 63 employees have rated W. R. Berkley Chief Executive Officer W. Robert Berkley, Jr. on Glassdoor.com. W. Robert Berkley, Jr. has an approval rating of 88% among the company's employees. 70.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at W. R. Berkley to a friend. Does W. R. Berkley have any subsidiaries? W. R. Berkley subsidiaries include these companies: Intrepid Insurance Company, American Mining Insurance Company, Garnet Captive Services, 120dB Films Capital LLC, 120dB Films Lending LLC, 34 Leadenhall Street Limited, 52 Lime Street Management Limited, and others. Who are W. R. Berkley's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of W. R. Berkley include Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (1.97%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (1.10%), APG Asset Management N.V. (0.70%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.53%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of W. R. Berkley? Shares of WRB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of W. R. Berkley own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that W. R. Berkley investors own include Cisco Systems (CSCO), Starbucks (SBUX), AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Target (TGT) and Walt Disney (DIS). This page (NYSE:WRB) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. 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