W. R. Berkley Corporation
Price: 68.14Company and Business Model
W. R. Berkley Corporation is a financial services holding company primarily engaged in the property and casualty insurance sector. Its core products include commercial lines of insurance, specialty insurance, and reinsurance. The company operates through various segments, including insurance operations and investment income, with major revenue sources stemming from underwriting premiums and investment returns.
Investment Profile
The investment profile of W. R. Berkley Corporation is more aligned with balanced investors, given its moderate dividend yield and stable earnings potential. The company exhibits characteristics suitable for those seeking a combination of growth and income, while also reflecting a relatively lower risk profile.
Fundamental metrics (experimental)
- EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
- 4.74 OK
- Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
- -0.8% ≈
- EPS surprise
- 15.0% better than expected
- 20d volatility
- 1.7% stable
- Dividend yield
- 3.6% moderate last ex-date: 2026-06-23
FMP / FinFeed data updated:
2026-06-11
Forecast impact
negative
Rating Downgraded
· Wells Fargo
· valid until 2026-07-08
· updated 2026-06-11
Target
-14.9%
target fill 117.5%
Reaction
D5 pending · D10 pending
market trust
Impact
Potential -4
·
Risk +3
up to 30 days or until target is reached
Reco: Buy
Potential: 62
Risk: 42
Updated: 2026-06-11 05:37
How recommendation works
Why AI thinks so:
Solid dividend yield, but mixed momentum signals.
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AI recommendation changes
| Date | Before | After | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 02:52 | Sell | Buy | Stable dividend, but mixed momentum signals persist. |
| 2026-05-30 02:55 | Hold | Sell | Weak momentum and fundamentals raise significant risk concerns. |
| 2026-05-16 02:45 | Sell | Hold | Mixed signals; cautious outlook amid negative momentum. |
Analyst forecasts
| Date | Analyst | Action | Target | Price Then |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 09:11 | Wells Fargo | Rating Downgraded | — → 58 | 68.57 |
| 2026-04-27 13:42 | UBS | Target Lowered | 69 → 68 | 66.64 |
| 2026-04-23 09:13 | BMO Capital | Rating Upgraded | — → 68 | 67.5 |
Chubb's announcement of a $7.5 billion share repurchase program highlights a trend among insurers to buy back stock to enhance earnings per share, despite concerns from analysts about the long-term value of such strategies.