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W. R. Berkley (WRB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$59.57 -0.80 (-1.33%)
As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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W. R. Berkley - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
6
Buy
6

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for W. R. Berkley in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 13 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for WRB.

Consensus Price Target

$63.74
7.01% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for W. R. Berkley, the average price target is $63.74. The highest price target for WRB is $76.00, while the lowest price target for WRB is $50.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.01% from the current price of $59.57.
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WRB Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
1/21/24 to 1/20/25
1 Month Ago
12/22/23 to 12/21/24
3 Months Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
1 Year Ago
1/21/23 to 1/21/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$63.74$64.28$63.08$51.11
Forecasted Upside7.01% Upside9.75% Upside7.78% Upside1.79% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

WRB Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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WRB Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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W. R. Berkley Stock vs. The Competition

TypeW. R. BerkleyFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.38
2.51
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside7.01% Upside22.60% Upside12.44% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
1/14/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
Elyse Greenspan
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$68.00 ➝ $67.00+16.64%
1/6/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
A. Scott
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Lower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$56.00 ➝ $50.00-13.52%
12/5/2024Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$65.00+2.15%
11/25/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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R. Cox
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$69.00+10.81%
10/22/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$73.00 ➝ $76.00+30.97%
10/22/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$67.00 ➝ $69.00+17.51%
10/22/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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 Lower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$59.00 ➝ $58.00-0.17%
10/22/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$57.00 ➝ $63.00+8.43%
10/22/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$57.00 ➝ $60.00-1.69%
10/17/2024Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$64.00 ➝ $68.00+11.95%
10/9/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$53.00 ➝ $57.00-1.71%
7/1/2024TD Cowen
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A. Kligerman
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Initiated CoverageBuy$68.67+31.08%
4/24/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Lower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$62.00 ➝ $58.00+10.97%

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Should I Buy W. R. Berkley Stock? WRB Pros and Cons Explained

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 Friday, January 10, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these W. R. Berkley pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

W. R. Berkley
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in W. R. Berkley Co.:

  • The current stock price is $58.71, which is relatively close to its twelve-month high of $65.49, indicating potential for growth.
  • W. R. Berkley Co. reported a strong quarterly earnings result with earnings per share (EPS) of $0.93, exceeding the consensus estimate, showcasing its profitability.
  • The company has demonstrated a year-over-year revenue increase of 10.8%, indicating robust business growth and demand for its insurance products.
  • With a return on equity of 20.41%, W. R. Berkley Co. is effectively generating profits from its equity, which is a positive sign for investors looking for efficient management.
  • The company maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, suggesting a conservative approach to leverage and financial stability, which can be attractive to risk-averse investors.

W. R. Berkley
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in W. R. Berkley Co. for these reasons:

  • The stock has a relatively low current ratio of 0.36, which may indicate potential liquidity issues, as it suggests the company might struggle to cover short-term liabilities.
  • Despite recent growth, the stock has been trading below its fifty-day moving average of $60.51, which could signal a bearish trend in the short term.
  • W. R. Berkley Co. has a beta of 0.65, indicating lower volatility compared to the market, which may limit potential high returns for aggressive investors.
  • The dividend yield is only 0.53%, which may not be attractive for income-focused investors seeking higher returns from dividends.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Hold," suggesting uncertainty about its future performance.

WRB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for W. R. Berkley is $63.74, with a high forecast of $76.00 and a low forecast of $50.00.

13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for W. R. Berkley in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" WRB shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WRB, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, W. R. Berkley's stock has a predicted upside of 7.01% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, W. R. Berkley's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like W. R. Berkley less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for W. R. Berkley is Hold while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how WRB compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:WRB) was last updated on 1/20/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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