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WRB Dividends

W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) pays $1.86 in dividends per share, with a current dividend yield of 2.72%. The company has dividend history for 3 consecutive years.

WRB Dividend Summary

Consecutive Years

3

Next Ex-Dividend Date

Jun 23, 2026

Next Payment Date

Jul 2, 2026

WRB Dividends per Share (Nominal History)

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This step chart displays the nominal dividend payouts over time on their actual payment dates, matching the distribution frequency.

WRB Dividends CAGR Chart

W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)

Annual Dividend History

YearDividend/ShareYoY Growth
2026(YTD)$0.69
2025$1.85+7.35%
2024$1.72N/A
2023$1.29N/A
2022$0.19-51.14%
2021$0.39N/A
2020$0.21N/A
2019$0.09N/A
2018$0.62N/A
2017$0.46N/A
2016$0.45N/A
2015$0.14+9.30%
2014$0.13+10.26%
2013$0.12+11.43%
2012$0.10+12.90%
2011$0.09+14.81%
2010$0.08+12.50%
2009$0.07+4.35%
2008$0.07+15.00%
2007$0.06+25.00%

Quarterly Dividend History

QuarterDividend/ShareYoY Growth
Q2 2026$0.60+1.69%
Q1 2026$0.09+12.50%
Q4 2025$1.09+87.93%
Q3 2025$0.09-72.73%
Q2 2025$0.59-20.27%
Q1 2025$0.08+9.09%
Q4 2024$0.58+42.62%
Q3 2024$0.33-18.85%
Q2 2024$0.74+909.09%
Q1 2024$0.07
Q4 2023$0.41+510.00%
Q3 2023$0.41+510.00%
Q2 2023$0.07
Q1 2023$0.40
Q4 2022$0.07
Q3 2022$0.07+15.38%
Q1 2022$0.06+8.33%
Q3 2021$0.06+8.33%
Q2 2021$0.28+425.00%
Q1 2021$0.05+9.09%
Q4 2020$0.05
Q3 2020$0.05+9.09%
Q2 2020$0.05
Q1 2020$0.05+10.00%

Dividend Yield Metrics

Current Yield
2.72%
Average Yield (TTM)
2.72%
Average Yield (3Y)
2.37%
Forward Yield on Cost (3Y)
12.89%
Forward Yield on Cost (5Y)
36.31%
Forward Yield on Cost (10Y)
484.01%

Payout Ratio Analysis

Payout Ratio (Current)
39.40%
FCF Payout Ratio
21.89%
Payout Ratio (3Y Avg)
39.46%
Payout Ratio (5Y Avg)
28.01%
FCF Payout (3Y Avg)
19.59%
FCF Payout (5Y Avg)
13.94%

Dividend Coverage

Payout Ratio
39.4%
Dividends / net income
FCF Payout Ratio
21.9%
Dividends / free cash flow
Consecutive Years
3 years
Years with regular dividend payments
5Y Dividend Growth
54.7%
Compound annual dividend growth

About W. R. Berkley Corporation

W. R. Berkley Corporation functions as an insurance holding company, primarily underwriting commercial policies across the United States and globally. Its extensive operations are divided into two principal divisions: Insurance, and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. The Insurance segment delivers a wide spectrum of commercial insurance solutions. This includes foundational coverages such as general liability, property, commercial auto, and professional liability, alongside specialized offerings like workers' compensation, environmental policies for diverse businesses, directors and officers (D&O) liability, cyber risk protection, and niche policies for fine arts and jewelry. The segment also extends to personal lines, providing home and automobile insurance, and specialized liability products for sectors such as law enforcement and public officials. Additionally, it offers accident and health insurance, group life, and crime and fidelity products, coupled with risk management and alternative risk program services. The Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segment focuses on assisting other insurance carriers and self-insured entities in effectively managing their overall risk exposure. This is accomplished through both treaty reinsurance, which handles portfolios of policies, and facultative reinsurance, designed for individual risks. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Greenwich, CT
8,606 employees
Financial Services / Insurance - Property & Casualty
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Property & Casualty
CEO
William Robert Berkley Jr.