NYSE:WRB W. R. Berkley (WRB) Stock Price, News & Analysis $58.71 +0.37 (+0.63%) (As of 03:26 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$58.47▼$59.3850-Day Range$51.54▼$79.6352-Week Range$41.37▼$61.28Volume895,855 shsAverage Volume1.72 million shsMarket Capitalization$22.34 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 InterestBearish2.11% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.50Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.85Based on 10 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.4.25 out of 5 starsFinance Sector202nd out of 878 stocksFire, Marine, & Casualty Insurance Industry19th out of 51 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 5 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 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.11% 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 month Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldW. R. Berkley has a dividend yield of 0.56%, 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 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentW. R. Berkley has a news sentiment score of 0.85. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for W. R. Berkley this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 3 people have searched for WRB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -57% 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 -33% 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 15.60, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 132.15.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of W. R. Berkley is 15.60, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 46.83.Price to Earnings Growth RatioW. R. Berkley has a PEG Ratio of 1.05. 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 3.04. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued 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 DTII want to be very real with youListen, I don’t come at my readers this direct very often, but here goes nothing: There is one strategy that has helped change my life and I’d like to think it has changed the lives of some of my readers, too. We’ve had success stories but I won’t even show you here because I don’t want you to get unrealistic expectations since individual results do vary. But the point is, this thing is the real deal. There’s a reason I consider it my flagship, even with all the market advantages I’ve discovered in recent years.Watch this URGENT training here! 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 13 at 6:52 PM | marketwatch.comW.R. Berkley Corp. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors despite daily gainsSeptember 11, 2024 | msn.comForget Nvidia And Apple. Top Funds Can't Get Enough Of This Boring Stock.September 16, 2024 | DTI (Ad)Weird phenomenon on AMZN stockWhat would you do if you knew that you could have bought Amazon on May 25th every year and walked away with a win?September 10, 2024 | marketwatch.comW.R. Berkley Corp. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitors despite daily gainsSeptember 7, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBarclays Begins Coverage on W. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB)September 6, 2024 | msn.comBarclays Initiates Coverage of W. R. Berkley Corporation - Corporate Bond (WRB.PRH) with Underweight RecommendationSeptember 6, 2024 | msn.comBarclays Initiates Coverage of W. R. Berkley Corporation - Corporate Bond (WRB.PRE) with Underweight RecommendationSeptember 5, 2024 | msn.comBarclays Initiates Coverage of W. R. Berkley Corporation - Corporate Bond (WRB.PRG) with Underweight RecommendationSeptember 16, 2024 | DTI (Ad)Weird phenomenon on AMZN stockWhat would you do if you knew that you could have bought Amazon on May 25th every year and walked away with a win?September 5, 2024 | msn.comBarclays Initiates Coverage of W. R. Berkley Corporation - Corporate Bond (WRB.PRF) with Underweight RecommendationSeptember 5, 2024 | msn.comBarclays Initiates Coverage of W. R. Berkley (WRB) with Underweight RecommendationAugust 31, 2024 | wsj.comW.R. Berkley Corp. 5.1% Sub. Deb. 2059August 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.July 29, 2024 | marketwatch.comW.R. Berkley Corp. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitorsSee More Headlines Receive WRB Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for W. R. 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Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 6/28 Dividend6/24/2024Dividend Payable6/28/2024Last Earnings7/22/2024Today9/16/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/30 Dividend9/23/2024Dividend Payable9/30/2024Next 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+1.5%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.30 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.76 Trailing P/E Ratio15.64 Forward P/E Ratio14.59 P/E Growth1.05Net 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$12.14 billion Price / Sales1.84 Cash Flow$3.52 per share Price / Cash Flow16.69 Book Value$19.31 per share Price / Book3.05Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares380,550,000Free Float295,290,000Market Cap$22.38 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.62 Social Links Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink, or The Boring Company? Click the link below to learn when Elon Musk will let these companies finally IPO.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 Co. recently increased its dividend from $0.07 to $0.08 per share, indicating a positive financial outlook and potential for income growth for investors. The company reported earnings per share of $1.04 for the last quarter, surpassing analysts' estimates by $0.12, showcasing strong financial performance. Institutional investors, such as Louisiana State Employees Retirement System and APG Asset Management US Inc., have been increasing their stakes in W. R. Berkley Co., indicating confidence in the company's future prospects. W. R. Berkley Co. has a moderate buy rating from analysts with a consensus target price of $60.07, suggesting potential for stock price appreciation. The company has a healthy return on equity of 21.62%, indicating efficient utilization of shareholder funds to generate profits. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in W. R. Berkley Co. for these reasons: The stock price of W. R. Berkley Co. has a 12-month high of $59.46, which may indicate limited short-term upside potential for investors entering at current levels. While the company has shown growth in revenue, the net margin of 12.05% may be considered relatively low compared to industry peers, potentially impacting profitability. W. R. Berkley Co. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36, which suggests a moderate level of financial leverage that could pose risks in economic downturns. The stock's price-to-earnings ratio of 15.31 may indicate that the stock is currently trading at a premium valuation, potentially limiting immediate capital gains for investors. With a beta of 0.61, W. R. Berkley Co. is less volatile than the market average, which may result in slower price movements compared to higher beta stocks. 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 Sunday, September 8, 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 at the start of the year. Since then, WRB shares have increased by 24.4% and is now trading at $58.67. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were W. R. Berkley's earnings last quarter? W. R. Berkley Co. (NYSE:WRB) announced its quarterly earnings results 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. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 10.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. When did W. R. Berkley's stock split? W. R. Berkley's stock split on the morning of Wednesday, July 10th 2024. The 3-2 split was announced on Wednesday, June 12th 2024. The newly issued shares were distributed to shareholders after the market closes on Tuesday, July 9th 2024. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 150 shares after the split. Does W. R. Berkley have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiaries of W. R. Berkley: 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 more. Who are W. R. Berkley's major shareholders? Top institutional investors 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 9/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersBiden's Executive Order, Dems Digital Money Legislation, First Step ToDonald Trump once again sounded the alarm against Fed-controlled digital currencies (CBDCs). If these plans...Monetary Gold | Sponsored44-year Wall Street Vet: “Permanent devastation is coming to America”After 44 years on Wall Street, I've seen it all... 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