Berkley W R (WRB) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $73.97, +0.23% vs the prior close of $73.80.
- Volume 1.95M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
WRB ends flat (+0.2%) to $73.97, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row. Closed at $73.97, +0.23% vs the prior close of $73.80. Day range $73.95–$75.83, opened at $75.03.
WRB daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — WRB ends flat (+0.2%) to $73.97, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $73.97, +0.23% vs the prior close of $73.80. Day range $73.95–$75.83, opened at $75.03.
- Volume was 1.95M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 2.59M.
- Price is +6.0% vs its 50-day average ($69.75) and +7.2% vs its 200-day average ($68.99).
- 52-week range $62.87–$78.96; today's close sits at 69% of that range, 6.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 14, 2026 — WRB rises 0.3% to $73.80, a 1-month high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $73.80, +0.34% vs the prior close of $73.55. Day range $72.71–$74.14, opened at $73.55.
- Volume was 2.02M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 2.60M.
- Price is +5.9% vs its 50-day average ($69.71) and +7.0% vs its 200-day average ($68.97).
- 52-week range $62.87–$78.96; today's close sits at 68% of that range, 6.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — WRB rises 0.9% to $73.55, a 1-month high
- Closed at $73.55, +0.89% vs the prior close of $72.90. Day range $72.75–$73.74, opened at $73.26.
- Volume was 2.29M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 2.60M.
- Price is +5.6% vs its 50-day average ($69.66) and +6.7% vs its 200-day average ($68.95).
- 52-week range $62.87–$78.96; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 6.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — WRB rises 1.4% to $72.90, a 1-month high
- Closed at $72.90, +1.38% vs the prior close of $71.91. Day range $72.34–$73.23, opened at $72.34.
- Volume was 1.33M shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 2.60M — lighter than usual.
- Price is +4.7% vs its 50-day average ($69.64) and +5.7% vs its 200-day average ($68.94).
- 52-week range $62.87–$78.96; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 7.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — WRB ends flat (-0.2%) to $71.91
- Closed at $71.91, -0.19% vs the prior close of $72.05. Day range $71.68–$72.57, opened at $71.94.
- Volume was 1.76M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.60M.
- Price is +3.3% vs its 50-day average ($69.63) and +4.3% vs its 200-day average ($68.93).
- 52-week range $62.87–$78.96; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 8.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — WRB jumps 3.3% to $72.05, a 1-month high
- Closed at $72.05, +3.33% vs the prior close of $69.73. Day range $70.01–$72.50, opened at $70.01.
- Volume was 2.24M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 2.59M.
- Price is +3.4% vs its 50-day average ($69.66) and +4.5% vs its 200-day average ($68.92).
- 52-week range $62.87–$78.96; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 8.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — WRB ends flat (+0.1%) to $69.73
- Closed at $69.73, +0.11% vs the prior close of $69.65. Day range $69.61–$70.54, opened at $69.99.
- Volume was 2.22M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 2.58M.
- Price is +0.0% vs its 50-day average ($69.73) and +1.2% vs its 200-day average ($68.90).
- 52-week range $62.87–$78.96; today's close sits at 43% of that range, 11.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — WRB ends flat (-0.2%) to $69.65
- Closed at $69.65, -0.17% vs the prior close of $69.77. Day range $69.48–$70.87, opened at $69.75.
- Volume was 3.08M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 2.54M.
- Price is -0.3% vs its 50-day average ($69.86) and +1.1% vs its 200-day average ($68.90).
- 52-week range $62.87–$78.96; today's close sits at 42% of that range, 11.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — WRB rises 1.1% to $69.77, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $69.77, +1.15% vs the prior close of $68.98. Day range $68.68–$69.98, opened at $68.87.
- Volume was 2.32M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 2.54M.
- Price is -0.3% vs its 50-day average ($69.98) and +1.3% vs its 200-day average ($68.90).
- 52-week range $62.87–$78.96; today's close sits at 43% of that range, 11.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — WRB ends flat (+0.1%) to $68.98
- Closed at $68.98, +0.12% vs the prior close of $68.90. Day range $68.36–$69.32, opened at $68.83.
- Volume was 2.24M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 2.53M.
- Price is -1.6% vs its 50-day average ($70.09) and +0.1% vs its 200-day average ($68.89).
- 52-week range $62.87–$78.96; today's close sits at 38% of that range, 12.6% below the 52-week high.
WRB latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about WRB in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 3, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 26, 2026 · N-PX — Annual proxy voting record
Annual proxy voting record
Aug 24, 2026 · 13F-HR/A — 13F-HR/A filing
13F-HR/A filing
Aug 14, 2026 · 13F-HR — Quarterly holdings report filed by an institutional investment manager
Quarterly holdings report filed by an institutional investment manager
Aug 6, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 6, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 6, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 6, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 6, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 6, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 6, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 6, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 6, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 6, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 6, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Things to know before you trade WRB
- Last results release: Jul 20, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 21, 2026, Jan 26, 2026, Oct 20, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 19, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.89% (largest 3.3%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 3.31M shares (≈$245.17M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $73.97 vs a range of $62.87–$78.96 (69% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 21, 2026 ($0.1/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 25 open-market buys, 0 sales; latest: Sumitomo Insurance Co Ltd Mitsui bought 73,185 shares on Mar 3, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Jul 31, 2026; 8-K Jul 20, 2026; 8-K Jun 26, 2026.
- Share count: 371.23M shares outstanding (Jul 27, 2026), -2.1% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance.
WRB market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 75.03 | 75.83 | 73.95 | 73.97 | 1.95M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 73.55 | 74.14 | 72.71 | 73.80 | 2.02M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 73.26 | 73.74 | 72.75 | 73.55 | 2.29M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 72.34 | 73.23 | 72.34 | 72.90 | 1.33M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 71.94 | 72.57 | 71.68 | 71.91 | 1.76M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 70.01 | 72.50 | 70.01 | 72.05 | 2.24M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 69.99 | 70.54 | 69.61 | 69.73 | 2.22M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 69.75 | 70.87 | 69.48 | 69.65 | 3.08M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 68.87 | 69.98 | 68.68 | 69.77 | 2.32M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 68.83 | 69.32 | 68.36 | 68.98 | 2.24M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 67.34 | 69.14 | 66.99 | 68.90 | 2.55M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 68.14 | 68.54 | 67.46 | 67.54 | 2.32M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 67.20 | 68.31 | 67.11 | 68.22 | 1.92M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 66.71 | 67.71 | 66.26 | 67.66 | 2.50M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 67.16 | 67.28 | 66.32 | 66.82 | 2.24M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 68.09 | 68.45 | 67.24 | 67.29 | 1.98M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 67.99 | 68.79 | 67.54 | 67.67 | 1.86M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 68.72 | 69.06 | 67.71 | 68.17 | 4.51M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 69.76 | 70.08 | 68.74 | 68.79 | 4.70M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 69.80 | 70.36 | 69.15 | 69.99 | 20.28M |
About Berkley W R
Berkley W R (WRB) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance”. Its business address is in GREENWICH, CT. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 11544.
WRB board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher L Augostini | Director | Jun 4, 2026 |
| William R Berkley | Executive Chairman | Jun 4, 2026 |
| William R Jr Berkley | Chairman, President and CEO | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Ronald E Blaylock | Director | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Andrew Carrier | Director | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Mary C Farrell | Director | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Maria Luisa Ferre | Director | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Marie Angela Mattson | Director | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Daniel Lynn Mosley | Director | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Robert Alan Rusbuldt | Director | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Jonathan Talisman | Director | Jun 4, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| William R Berkley | Executive Chairman | Jun 4, 2026 |
| William R Jr Berkley | Chairman, President and CEO | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Richard Mark Baio | EVP & CFO | Aug 5, 2026 |
| James G Shiel | EVP - Investments | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Philip S Welt | EVP & Secretary | Aug 5, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | Sumitomo Insurance Co Ltd Mitsui | Buy | 73,185 | $72.52 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Sumitomo Insurance Co Ltd Mitsui | Buy | 38,991 | $71.60 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. Ms&Ad | Buy | 73,185 | $72.52 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. Ms&Ad | Buy | 38,991 | $71.60 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Sumitomo Insurance Co Ltd Mitsui | Buy | 100,897 | $73.20 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Sumitomo Insurance Co Ltd Mitsui | Buy | 45,103 | $72.29 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. Ms&Ad | Buy | 100,897 | $73.20 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. Ms&Ad | Buy | 45,103 | $72.29 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Sumitomo Insurance Co Ltd Mitsui | Buy | 147,000 | $71.63 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. Ms&Ad | Buy | 147,000 | $71.63 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Sumitomo Insurance Co Ltd Mitsui | Buy | 145,491 | $71.65 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Sumitomo Insurance Co Ltd Mitsui | Buy | 7,509 | $72.11 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. Ms&Ad | Buy | 145,491 | $71.65 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. Ms&Ad | Buy | 7,509 | $72.11 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. Ms&Ad | Buy | 14,356 | $71.77 |
WRB financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $14.71B | $1.78B | 4.45 | $3.58B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $13.64B | $1.76B | 4.36 | $3.68B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $12.14B | $1.38B | 3.37 | $2.93B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $11.17B | $1.38B | 3.29 | $2.57B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $9.46B | $1.02B | 3.66 | $2.18B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $45.68B, total liabilities $35.83B, cash $2.61B (as of Jun 30, 2026).
WRB earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $72.73 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $65.40 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $66.88 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $73.48 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $67.80 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $67.33 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $59.20 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $61.03 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 23, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 23, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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