Berkley W R Corp
W. R. Berkley Corp operates as a multiline insurance and reinsurance provider, generating revenue through underwriting premiums and investment income from a diversified fixed-maturity portfolio.
Business. W. R. Berkley Corp (NYSE: WRB) is a multiline insurance and brokerage company operating within the financials sector. The firm is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol WRB. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data.
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21 analysts · consensus HoldAt a glance
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- Company
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
- Congressional trades
- CongressLisa McClain — W.R. Berkley Corporation Common2025-10-31 · Republican · MI · Sale · $1,001 - $15,000
- CongressLisa McClain — W.R. Berkley Corporation Common2025-10-30 · Republican · MI · Sale · $1,001 - $15,000
- CongressLisa McClain — W.R. Berkley Corporation Common2025-10-30 · Republican · MI · Purchase · $1,001 - $15,000
- CongressLisa McClain — W.R. Berkley Corporation Common2025-07-16 · Republican · MI · Purchase · $1,001 - $15,000
Pre-earnings brief
Wr Berkley Corp (WRB) is undergoing its first formal analysis, meaning there is no prior baseline to compute material changes in its fundamental metrics. Consequently, the most significant recent activity centers on substantial shifts in institutional ownership rather than operational or financial deltas. Major holder changes were detected in mid-July 2026, reflecting significant portfolio adjustments by key investors. One investor (ID 587) saw their position fluctuate dramatically, with shares moving between 182 and 1,544, while another major holder (ID 931) drastically reduced their stake from 1,146,545 shares to just 762 shares. These ownership modifications, detected between July 10 and July 16, 2026, represent major severity signals in the company's shareholder base. The reduction by investor ID 931 is particularly notable, as it involves a decrease in holdings valued at over $74 million, dropping their weight in the portfolio significantly. With 34 top holders and membership in one index, Wr Berkley remains a tracked entity despite the lack of analyst coverage or reported officer changes. The volatility in these specific institutional positions suggests active rebalancing by large stakeholders, which may influence short-term trading dynamics even in the absence of reported operational news.
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Composite-score breakdown
Synthesis
W. R. Berkley Corp (NYSE: WRB) is a multiline insurance and brokerage company operating within the financials sector. The firm is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol WRB. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data.
W. R. Berkley Corp maintains a conservative capital structure characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0 and a current liquidity position supported by $2.28 billion in cash and equivalents against total liabilities of $34.56 billion. The company trades at a price-to-book multiple of 2.91 and a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.51, reflecting a market valuation that prices in its stable equity base of $9.74 billion. Operating cash flow stands at $667.86 million, providing adequate coverage for ongoing operations despite the high leverage inherent in the insurance business model.
Profitability metrics indicate strong returns, with a return on equity of 18.27% and a return on assets of 4.02% for the latest period. The company reported net income of $515.22 million on revenue of $3.69 billion, demonstrating effective underwriting discipline and investment yield management. These returns are supported by a diversified investment portfolio heavily weighted toward fixed maturity securities, including government, corporate, and mortgage-backed assets, which contribute to the company's overall earnings stability.
Wr Berkley Corp (WRB) is undergoing its first formal analysis, meaning there is no prior baseline to compute material changes in its fundamental metrics. Consequently, the most significant recent activity centers on substantial shifts in institutional ownership rather than operational or financial deltas. Major holder changes were detected in mid-July 2026, reflecting significant portfolio adjustments by key investors. One investor (ID 587) saw their position fluctuate dramatically, with shares moving between 182 and 1,544, while another major holder (ID 931) drastically reduced their stake from 1,146,545 shares to just 762 shares. These ownership modifications, detected between July 10 and July 16, 2026, represent major severity signals in the company's shareholder base. The reduction by investor ID 931 is particularly notable, as it involves a decrease in holdings valued at over $74 million, dropping their weight in the portfolio significantly. With 34 top holders and membership in one index, Wr Berkley remains a tracked entity despite the lack of analyst coverage or reported officer changes. The volatility in these specific institutional positions suggests active rebalancing by large stakeholders, which may influence short-term trading dynamics even in the absence of reported operational news.
- Debt-free capital structure with 0.0 debt-to-equity ratio and $2.28 billion in cash provides strong financial flexibility.
- High dilution risk flagged due to 22 million share difference between basic and diluted share counts.
- Strong profitability with 18.27% ROE and 4.02% ROA driven by diversified underwriting and investment income.
- Neutral analyst sentiment with median price target of $68.00 below current market price of $69.90.
- Exposure to cyclical insurance risks, climate change, and cyber security threats as key operational vulnerabilities.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedNet income CAGR of 12.8% from FY2023 to FY2025 demonstrates strong historical earnings growth momentum.
Cash conversion ratio of 2.01 surpasses the cohort median of 1.38, highlighting strong cash generation capabilities.
Revenue CAGR of 6.0% over two years indicates consistent top-line expansion despite recent quarterly volatility.
High dilution risk flag suggests potential shareholder value erosion through equity issuance or option exercises.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 3.54 places the company in the high leverage band, increasing financial risk exposure.
Net income growth slowed to -1.3% year-over-year, indicating stagnation in bottom-line performance recently.
Return on assets of 4.02% remains modest, suggesting limited efficiency in utilizing total assets for profit.
In focus — financials by report
Revenue $3.69B; Net margin 14.0%.
- ▍Revenue $3.69B
- ▍Net margin 14.0%
Revenue $10.99B; Net margin 12.1%.
- ▍Revenue $10.99B
- ▍Net margin 12.1%
Revenue $7.22B; Net margin 11.3%.
- ▍Revenue $7.22B
- ▍Net margin 11.3%
Revenue $14.71B; Net margin 12.1%.
- ▍Revenue $14.71B
- ▍Net margin 12.1%
Revenue $13.64B; Net margin 12.9%.
- ▍Revenue $13.64B
- ▍Net margin 12.9%
Revenue $13.64B; Net margin 12.9%.
- ▍Revenue $13.64B
- ▍Net margin 12.9%
Revenue $12.14B; Net margin 11.4%.
- ▍Revenue $12.14B
- ▍Net margin 11.4%
Revenue $12.14B; Net margin 11.4%.
- ▍Revenue $12.14B
- ▍Net margin 11.4%
Valuation FY
Revenue by segment
Business relationships
Supply chain
Peer comparison
Market position
Stress test
Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 4,66 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 15,2B USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 2,2B USD |
Options
Short squeeze
Earnings-call key lines
Consensus distribution
sell-side coverageEstimate revisions
consensus EPS · 26-week trendSell-side observations
Themes
ESG
Risk factors
- Diluted share count is moderately above the basic share count.
- Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.
Benchmarks vs cohort
Corporate actions / M&A
FX exposure
Comparable transactions
Derivatives & instruments
Physical assets
7 tracked| Asset | Type | Commodity | Country | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENSENADA | Vessel | — | Shandong, Far East Liner Zone, East China Sea, China (Mainland) | Registered owner |
| FAYSTON FARMS | Vessel | — | East Africa Liner Zone, West Indian Ocean | Registered owner |
| LADY JANE | Vessel | — | South East Asia Liner Zone, Borneo Sea | Registered owner |
| W KAMPALA | Vessel | — | West Africa Liner Zone, South Atlantic Ocean | Registered owner |
| W KITHIRA | Vessel | — | MEG / WC India Liner Zone, Persian Gulf | Registered owner |
| W KLAIPEDA | Vessel | — | MEG / WC India Liner Zone, West Indian Ocean | Registered owner |
| W KYRENIA | Vessel | — | West Africa Liner Zone, East Atlantic Ocean (Africa) | Registered owner |
Actions
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- Market data
- Regulatory filings
- Issuer disclosures
- Public news
- Earnings transcripts
- Consensus estimates
- ESG data
- Reference data
- Price To Tangible Bookmarket_price / (tangible_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
- Price To Bookmarket_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
- Return On Equitynet_income / total_equity
- Enterprise Valuemarket_cap - net_cash
- Ev To Revenueenterprise_value / revenue
- Net Cashcash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
- BERKLEY W R CORP company facts · 2026-07-21
- BERKLEY W R CORP 10-Q 2026-05-01 · 2026-07-21
- BERKLEY W R CORP 10-K 2026-02-27 · 2026-07-21
- BERKLEY W R CORP 10-Q 2025-11-03 · 2026-07-21
- BERKLEY W R CORP 10-Q 2025-08-04 · 2026-07-21
- 8-K (sec_8k_material) on WRB · 2026-07-21
- W. R. Berkley Corp Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-07-21
- W. R. Berkley Corp Market data — ESG · 2026-07-21
- W. R. Berkley Corp — company reference export (2026-07-05) · 2026-07-21
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,19 %$263M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,08 %$163M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,07 %$127M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,06 %$122M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,05 %$250M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,05 %$335M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,05 %$251M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2022-09-300,04 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$690M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$217M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,04 %$2 597M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$74M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$549M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$955M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$53M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,03 %$1 243M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$189M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$135M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$179M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$73M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$31M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$126M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,01 %$37M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$21M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$26M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$12M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$92M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$16M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$8M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Insider activity
- Director · Common StockOther 3 090 · 2026-06-03
- Director · Common StockOther 3 090 · 2026-06-03
- Director, Executive Chairman, 10% owner · Common StockOther 3 090 · 2026-06-03
- Director · Common StockOther 3 090 · 2026-06-03
- Director · Common StockOther 3 090 · 2026-06-03
- Director, President and CEO · Common StockOther 3 090 · 2026-06-03
- Director · Common StockOther 3 090 · 2026-06-03
- Director · Common StockOther 3 090 · 2026-06-03
- Director · Common StockOther 3 090 · 2026-06-03
- Director · Common StockOther 3 090 · 2026-06-03
- 10% owner · Common StockBought 38 991 @ $71,60$2,8M · 2026-03-03
- 10% owner · Common StockBought 73 185 @ $72,52$5,3M · 2026-03-03
- 10% owner · Common StockBought 45 103 @ $72,29$3,3M · 2026-03-02
- 10% owner · Common StockBought 100 897 @ $73,20$7,4M · 2026-03-02
- 10% owner · Common StockBought 147 000 @ $71,63$10,5M · 2026-02-27
- 10% owner · Common StockBought 7 509 @ $72,11$542K · 2026-02-26
- 10% owner · Common StockBought 145 491 @ $71,65$10,4M · 2026-02-26
- 10% owner · Common StockBought 154 512 @ $71,39$11,0M · 2026-02-25
- 10% owner · Common StockBought 14 356 @ $71,77$1,0M · 2026-02-25
- 10% owner · Common StockBought 61 594 @ $71,28$4,4M · 2026-02-24
- 10% owner · Common StockBought 103 192 @ $70,52$7,3M · 2026-02-24
- 10% owner · Common StockBought 16 410 @ $71,80$1,2M · 2026-02-23
- 10% owner · Common StockBought 203 590 @ $71,09$14,5M · 2026-02-23
- 10% owner · Common StockBought 160 582 @ $70,80$11,4M · 2026-02-20
- 10% owner · Common StockBought 44 014 @ $71,50$3,1M · 2026-02-19
Short positioning
Geographic breakdown
Intel & risk
no material change vs prior analysis (walked 17 fields; 4 schema-expansion field(s) excluded)
- Narrative— → —medium
- Conclusion— → —medium
- Company share pct— → —medium
Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 3.53xDerived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 4.0%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -2.6%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 18.3%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 6.4%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 12.1%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 7.8%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 15.6%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 28.6%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 2.1%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 2.1%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 1.3%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 8.3%Derived (calculated)
- Shares outstanding (annual): 377.16MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 4SEC XBRL filing
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 9.7BSEC XBRL filing
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD 2.28BSEC XBRL filing
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 3.58BSEC XBRL filing
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 34.21BSEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 43.93BSEC XBRL filing
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 2.54BSEC XBRL filing
- Revenue (annual): USD 14.71BSEC XBRL filing
- Interest expense (annual): USD 126.89MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 4SEC XBRL filing