Top MarketRank™ StocksTop MarketRank™NYSE:WRB W. R. Berkley (WRB) Stock Price, News & Analysis $54.07 +1.60 (+3.05%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$52.64▼$54.1650-Day Range$51.54▼$79.6352-Week Range$40.25▼$59.46Volume1.38 million shsAverage Volume1.80 million shsMarket Capitalization$20.74 billionP/E Ratio14.38Dividend Yield0.59%Price Target$60.07 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 RatingHold2.44 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside11.1% Upside$60.07 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.70% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.50Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.51Based on 25 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth7.07%From $3.96 to $4.24 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.4.93 out of 5 starsFinance Sector17th out of 898 stocksFire, Marine, & Casualty Insurance Industry2nd out of 54 stocks 3.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingW. R. Berkley has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.44, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.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 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.70% 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 5.7.Change versus previous monthShort interest in W. R. Berkley has recently decreased by 3.36%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldW. R. Berkley has a dividend yield of 0.61%, 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 7.55% 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 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentW. R. Berkley has a news sentiment score of 0.51. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 25 news articles for W. R. Berkley this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search Interest4 people have searched for WRB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added W. R. Berkley to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 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 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for W. R. Berkley are expected to grow by 7.07% in the coming year, from $3.96 to $4.24 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of W. R. Berkley is 14.38, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.45.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of W. R. Berkley is 14.38, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 57.14.Price to Earnings Growth RatioW. R. Berkley has a PEG Ratio of 0.98. PEG Ratios around 1 indicate that a company is correctly valued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioW. R. Berkley has a P/B Ratio of 2.80. 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 Weiss RatingsNvidia’s Quiet $1 Trillion PivotNvidia recently added $277 billion in market cap … IN ONE DAY.Find out details on these three critical Nvidia partners immediately. 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 HeadlinesJuly 25 at 1:56 AM | americanbankingnews.comW. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) PT Lowered to $59.00July 25 at 1:19 AM | americanbankingnews.comW. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) Shares Gap Up Following Better-Than-Expected EarningsJuly 26, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Nvidia insiders dumping sharesAll the signs show the AI market is about to reverse. And unless you know what’s really going on in this sector, you could be wiped out. Inside this new expose, you'll discover exactly how the AI crisis will unfold... how you can prepare for it before it's too late... and how you can potentially profit from it, too. Click here to read the new expose, The Big AI Die-Up while you still can.July 24 at 12:13 PM | americanbankingnews.comW. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) Given New $64.00 Price Target at Truist FinancialJuly 24 at 12:13 PM | americanbankingnews.comW. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) Receives Sector Perform Rating from Royal Bank of CanadaJuly 23 at 9:42 AM | americanbankingnews.comW. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) Announces Earnings ResultsJuly 23 at 8:18 AM | americanbankingnews.comW. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.12 EPSJuly 23 at 6:51 AM | markets.businessinsider.comHold Rating on W. R. Berkley Corporation Amidst Mixed Financial SignalsJuly 26, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Nvidia insiders dumping sharesAll the signs show the AI market is about to reverse. And unless you know what’s really going on in this sector, you could be wiped out. Inside this new expose, you'll discover exactly how the AI crisis will unfold... how you can prepare for it before it's too late... and how you can potentially profit from it, too. Click here to read the new expose, The Big AI Die-Up while you still can.July 23 at 6:51 AM | markets.businessinsider.comKBW Sticks to Their Hold Rating for W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)July 23 at 1:48 AM | markets.businessinsider.comW. R. Berkley Corporation Q2 Income Increases In Line With EstimatesJuly 23 at 1:48 AM | seekingalpha.comW. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptJuly 23 at 1:48 AM | marketwatch.comW.R. Berkley Corp. stock rises Monday, still underperforms marketJuly 22, 2024 | reuters.comW R Berkley profit rises on boost from investments, underwritingJuly 22, 2024 | businesswire.comW. R. Berkley Corporation Reports Second Quarter ResultsJuly 22, 2024 | msn.comW.R. Berkley Q2 2024 Earnings PreviewJuly 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comW. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) Shares Down 6.2% July 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comW. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) Rating Increased to Buy at StockNews.comSee 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 Earnings7/22/2024Today7/26/2024Next 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$60.07 High Stock Price Target$68.67 Low Stock Price Target$55.33 Potential Upside/Downside+11.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.44 Research Coverage9 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.76 Trailing P/E Ratio14.38 Forward P/E Ratio13.65 P/E Growth0.98Net Income$1.38 billion Net Margins12.05% Pretax Margin15.46% Return on Equity21.62% Return on Assets4.32% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.36 Current Ratio0.36 Quick Ratio0.36 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$12.14 billion Price / Sales1.71 Cash Flow$3.54 per share Price / Cash Flow15.28 Book Value$19.31 per share Price / Book2.80Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares383,490,000Free Float295,290,000Market Cap$20.73 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.61 Social Links Investing Strategies To Help Grow Your Retirement IncomeNeed to stretch out your 401K or Roth IRA plan? Use these time-tested investing strategies to grow the monthly retirement income that your stock portfolio generates.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:ERIEMarkel GroupNYSE:MKLView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipState of Michigan Retirement SystemSold 200 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.014%Pullen Investment Management LLCSold 325 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.004%Harbour Investments Inc.Sold 597 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%Atomi Financial Group Inc.Sold 695 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%AlphaCentric Advisors LLCBought 1,168 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.000%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. has shown consistent revenue growth over the past few quarters, indicating a strong financial performance. The company's return on equity of 20.51% demonstrates efficient utilization of shareholder funds to generate profits. With a moderate PEG ratio of 1.04, the stock may be considered reasonably valued based on its earnings growth potential. W. R. Berkley Co.'s current stock price of $79.61 presents a potential buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a lower price point. The company's diverse operations in commercial insurance and reinsurance segments provide a balanced revenue stream. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in W. R. Berkley Co. for these reasons: Some analysts have issued hold ratings on the stock, indicating uncertainty about its future performance. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36 may raise concerns about its leverage levels. Market analysts have revised price targets downwards, suggesting potential challenges in the near term. Despite recent positive earnings results, there could be volatility in the insurance industry affecting W. R. Berkley Co.'s profitability. The stock's beta of 0.63 indicates lower volatility compared to the market, potentially limiting upside gains for more aggressive investors. 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, July 1, 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 14.7% and is now trading at $54.07. 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 earnings results on Monday, July, 22nd. The insurance provider reported $1.04 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.92 by $0.12. W. R. Berkley's 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 shares split on Wednesday, July 10th 2024. The 3-2 split was announced on Wednesday, June 12th 2024. The newly issued shares were payable 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. 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? W. R. Berkley's top institutional investors include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.41%), Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.36%), Raymond James & Associates (0.22%) and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.13%). 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. 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