W. R. Berkley Corporation

W. R. Berkley Corporation

Price: 68.14

Company 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.

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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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Price chart

AI recommendation Analyst forecast Calendar event Positive signal Negative signal Neutral / update Hold / informational B My buy S My sell
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
Travelers American International Group Chubb Arch Capital Group W. R. Berkley Corporation

Analysts Bank of America caution against insurance companies' stock buybacks, citing potential long-term value destruction

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.