W.R. Berkley Corporation
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
WRB's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 7.6% earnings payout ratio & 20.5% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 42.64% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.
Based on 9 of 10 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 7.6%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 20.5%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- Return on Equity: 20.2%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
Risks
No material risks identified across rated metrics.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
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Very SafeAbout W.R. Berkley Corporation
W.R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company specializing in property and casualty insurance through a network of subsidiaries worldwide. It operates primarily in two segments: Insurance, which encompasses excess and surplus lines, admitted lines, specialty personal lines, workers' compensation, and regional commercial lines for small and midsize businesses across the United States, United Kingdom, Continental Europe, South America, Canada, Mexico, Scandinavia, Asia, and Australia; and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess, providing facultative and treaty reinsurance in key markets including the United States, United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, and South Africa. The company focuses on niche commercial casualty products, self-insurance consulting, and reinsurance solutions, serving diverse industries with tailored risk management offerings. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, W.R. Berkley Corporation plays a significant role in the global property and casualty insurance market by underwriting specialized coverage for commercial clients.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.83%
Annual Dividend
$1.86
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
7.63%
FCF Payout Ratio
20.52%
Stock Price
$65.68
52-Week Range
$63.68 – $78.96
Dividend History (2016–2025)
WRB annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
WRB earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
February 23, 2026
Last Payment Date
March 4, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
32.98%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
42.64%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
24.37%
3-Year Total Growth
135.16%
5-Year Total Growth
490.49%
10-Year Total Growth
785.59%
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