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

W.R. Berkley logo
$75.28 -0.14 (-0.19%)
Closing price 10/16/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$74.87 -0.41 (-0.54%)
As of 06:38 AM Eastern
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W.R. Berkley - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
6
Hold
9
Buy
3

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for W.R. Berkley in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 18 analysts, 6 have given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for WRB.

Consensus Price Target

$70.28
-6.64% Downside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for W.R. Berkley, the average price target is $70.28. The highest price target for WRB is $83.00, while the lowest price target for WRB is $55.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -6.64% from the current price of $75.28.
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.
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WRB Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/19/25 to 10/19/26
1 Month Ago
9/19/25 to 9/19/26
3 Months Ago
7/21/25 to 7/21/26
1 Year Ago
10/19/24 to 10/19/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
Sell
6 Sell rating(s)
6 Sell rating(s)
6 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$70.28$70.83$70.41$73.69
Forecasted Upside-6.64% Downside1.35% Upside-2.73% Downside-0.37% Downside
Consensus RatingReduceReduceReduceHold

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 CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
1.83
2.28
2.53
Consensus RatingReduceHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-6.64% Downside39.55% Upside18.01% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/16/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B)
10/12/2026
Elyse Greenspan
Elyse Greenspan
3 of 5 stars
Set TargetUnderweight$68.00 ➝ $65.00-9.56%
10/7/2026
Mizuho logo
Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
Yaron Kinar
Yaron Kinar
Not Rated
Set TargetNeutral$72.00 ➝ $70.00+0.51%
10/7/2026Boost TargetNeutral$73.00 ➝ $74.00+6.16%
10/6/2026Set TargetEqual Weight$75.00 ➝ $70.00-1.03%
7/27/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$71.00 ➝ $77.00+1.79%
7/21/2026 Set Target$70.00-4.84%
7/21/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
7/21/2026Boost TargetBuy$78.00 ➝ $83.00+13.04%
7/16/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Underperform$74.00 ➝ $68.00-2.73%
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7/15/2026 Set Target$74.00+5.43%
7/10/2026 Reiterated RatingUnderperform$68.00-5.59%
7/1/2026 DowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell
6/12/2026Reiterated RatingUnderweight$64.00 ➝ $62.00-8.04%
6/8/2026UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$71.00 ➝ $73.00+6.26%
4/27/2026DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
4/23/2026UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market Perform$64.00 ➝ $68.00+0.69%
3/25/2026 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$73.00+12.30%
1/27/2026Lower TargetHold$75.00 ➝ $70.00+3.77%
1/20/2026DowngradeBuy ➝ Sell$77.00 ➝ $55.00-18.94%
1/28/2025Reiterated RatingSector Perform$63.00 ➝ $63.00+4.22%

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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 Sunday, October 18, 2026. 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.:

  • W. R. Berkley Co. shares are currently trading at $75.28, which is above the 50-day moving average of $69.57 and the 200-day moving average of $68.75, indicating strong recent momentum and technical strength that often attracts investors seeking upward price trends.
  • The company demonstrated strong fundamental performance in its most recent reported quarter, posting earnings per share of $1.27, which significantly exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.08, and generated revenue of $3.72 billion, surpassing the expected $3.28 billion, suggesting robust operational execution and profitability.
  • W. R. Berkley Co. offers a defensive investment profile with a beta of 0.27, meaning its stock price is significantly less volatile than the broader market, which can provide stability for investors looking to reduce portfolio risk during market fluctuations.
  • Major institutional investors, such as Sumitomo Insurance Co L Mitsui, have been actively increasing their stakes in the company, with multiple large purchases recorded in early 2026, signaling strong confidence from sophisticated market participants in the company's long-term value.
  • The stock provides a consistent income stream through its quarterly dividend, with a recent payout of $0.10 per share, offering a yield that appeals to income-focused investors seeking regular cash flow from their equity holdings.

W.R. Berkley
Bear Case

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

  • The consensus rating from Wall Street analysts is "Reduce," with an average price target of $70.56, which is below the current stock price of $75.28, suggesting that many professionals believe the stock is overvalued relative to its expected future performance.
  • Several prominent financial institutions, including Wells Fargo and Bank of America, have recently lowered their price targets on the stock, with Wells Fargo cutting its target to $65 and Bank of America to $66, reflecting a bearish outlook on the company's near-term growth potential.
  • Short interest in the stock remains elevated, with approximately 13.1 million shares shorted as of the latest report, indicating that a significant portion of the market is betting against the stock's price appreciation, which can create downward pressure on the share price.
  • W. R. Berkley Co. has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, which, while manageable, indicates a level of leverage that could become a concern if interest rates rise or if the company faces unexpected losses in its insurance underwriting operations.
  • The company's dividend payout ratio is 8.21%, which is low, but the dividend yield of 0.53% is modest compared to other income-focused investments, potentially limiting its appeal to investors seeking higher immediate cash returns from their capital.

WRB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for W.R. Berkley is $70.28, with a high forecast of $83.00 and a low forecast of $55.00.

18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for W.R. Berkley in the last year. There are currently 6 sell ratings, 9 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" WRB shares.

According to analysts, W.R. Berkley's stock has a predicted downside of -6.64% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, W.R. Berkley's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

W.R. Berkley has been rated by research analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for W.R. Berkley analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/16/2026.
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