W. R. Berkley Corporation
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $28.88B
- P/E (TTM)
- 14.98
- Forward P/E
- 14.19
- Dividend yield
- 2.49%
- 52-week range
- $62.87$78.96
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 3.16M
W. R. Berkley (WRB) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
W. R. Berkley Stock Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $73.44 - $74.19 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $78.96 |
| 52-Week Low | $62.87 |
| Open | $73.52 |
| Volume (last close) | 2.22M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 3.16M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 18.02B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 1.93B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 3.50B |
| EPS (TTM) | $4.86 |
| Profit Margin | 10.70% |
| Operating Margin | 13.92% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 19.59% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.29 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.88 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.49% |
| Payout Ratio | 38.66% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 28.88B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 391.34M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 14.98 |
| Forward P/E | 14.19 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 1.60 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 2.93 |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.98 |
| 50-Day MA | $69.91 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $69.05 |
| 1-Year Change | +0.41% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
W. R. Berkley at a Glance
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, W. R. Berkley (WRB) has a market capitalization of $28.88B. The stock trades at 15.0× trailing earnings, 14.2× forward earnings and 1.6× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $1.93B on revenue of $18.02B (a 10.7% profit margin) and generated $3.50B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 26.2% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $2.28B in cash and securities against $2.84B of debt, a net debt position of $560.10M.
W. R. Berkley pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.88 per share a year, a 2.49% yield at the Oct 26, 2026 close, with a 39% payout ratio.
The share price is up 0.4% over the past year. At $73.79 (the Oct 26, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $62.87 to $78.96, above its 200-day moving average of $69.05.
Based on 14 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Sell with an average price target of $69.42, 5.9% below the Oct 26, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About W. R. Berkley
What is the current stock price for WRB?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, WRB stock trades at $73.79. The 52-week range is $62.87–$78.96, with a day range of $73.44–$74.19.
What is the P/E ratio for WRB?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, W. R. Berkley's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 15.0, meaning investors pay $15.0 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 14.2, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. W. R. Berkley operates in the Financials sector.
Does WRB pay dividends?
Yes, W. R. Berkley pays a 2.49% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 26, 2026 close ($1.88 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 38.7%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 21, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for WRB?
Based on ratings from 14 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for WRB is Sell. The average 12-month price target is $69.42, a 5.9% downside from the Oct 26, 2026 close of $73.79.
What is the market cap of WRB?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, W. R. Berkley's market capitalization is $28.88B, classifying it as a large-cap company. W. R. Berkley operates in the Financials sector within the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry.