W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)
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Why is WRB moving today?
+2.0%WRB is +2.0% today, inside the ordinary range for a session (under 3%). No stories about it reached the feed in the last 24 hours.
What this does not prove. A story on the same day is evidence of timing, not of cause: it explains a move only if it accounts for the size and the direction, and most single-stock moves carry a sector or index component too. Nothing here is a forecast.
Source: Yahoo Finance - quote as of 2 days ago
W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) overview
W. R. Berkley is a commercial property-and-casualty insurer.
WRB is a member of the S&P 500. It sits in the Financials sector. That sector covers banks, insurers and capital-markets firms at the center of the economy.
W. R. Berkley Corporation trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol WRB. The most recent market data puts the share price at about $75.42. That is up 1.96% on the session. At that price the company is worth roughly $28.00B.
Over the past 52 weeks, WRB has traded between $62.87 and $78.96. Shares change hands at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 15.5. The P/E ratio sets the share price against a year of earnings. A higher number means the market is paying more for each dollar the company earns. WRB also pays a dividend. It yields around 0.53% at the current price.
Key statistics
Source: Yahoo Finance - quote as of 2 days ago
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Why investors watch WRB
WRB is one of the larger names in the Financials sector, so investors follow it closely. It tends to move with the rest of the sector. This page sums up each WRB story as it breaks, and tags it bullish, bearish or neutral.
What moves WRB
- Earnings. WRB reports results four times a year. A surprise against the estimate tends to move the stock that day.
- Analyst calls. Upgrades, downgrades and new price targets change what the market expects from WRB.
- Sector news. Financials stocks often move together, so a rival's news can move WRB too.
Market Mood
Latest WRB news
W.R. Berkley (WRB) Stock Price Target Increased by Mizuho
Mizuho has raised its stock price target for W.R. Berkley (WRB) in response to projected higher earnings. This adjustment indicates stronger financial performance expectations from the company. The new target reflects an optimistic outlook, contributing to market interest. Such updates can influence investor decisions and market dynamics for W.R. Berkley.
Read More: W.R. Berkley (WRB) Stock Price Target Increased by Mizuho
W. R. Berkley (WRB) Stock Reaches 52-Week Low of 63.67 USD
W. R. Berkley (WRB) shares have declined to a 52-week low of 63.67 USD. This price point reflects a significant downturn for the company, impacting investor sentiment and potentially raising concerns about its ongoing performance. The drop may influence market perceptions and trading volumes as investors reassess their positions. Monitoring the reasons behind this decline could be crucial for understanding future market movements.
Read More: W. R. Berkley (WRB) Stock Reaches 52-Week Low of 63.67 USDMore Financials stocks
Frequently asked questions
Is W. R. Berkley Corporation in the S&P 500?
Yes. W. R. Berkley Corporation trades as WRB and is a member of the S&P 500. The index lists it in the Financials sector.
What sector is WRB in?
WRB sits in the Financials sector of the S&P 500.
Where can I find the latest WRB news?
Right here. This page collects recent WRB news and market analysis. Every story gets an AI summary and a bullish, bearish or neutral tag.
What is W. R. Berkley Corporation's stock price?
WRB last traded at about $75.42. Prices move all through the session, so this is the latest quote rather than a live one.
What is W. R. Berkley Corporation's market cap?
WRB is worth roughly $28.00B. Market cap is the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
What is WRB's P/E ratio?
WRB trades at a trailing P/E ratio of about 15.5. The ratio compares the share price with earnings per share over the past year.