WRB Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield

WRB has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 1.86 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.63%
Payout Ratio 40.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 29.07%
Consistency Lifetime 92.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.02%
Payout FCF 20.9%
Streak Years 3
Dividend Rating 63.77%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Property & Casualty Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
ORI 9,577 M 8.72% 20.68%
COFA 2,871 M 8.70% 18.60%
ACIC 526 M 6.59% 15.18%
FNF 13,326 M 7.24% 12.04%
SAFT 1,043 M 4.78% 6.65%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
FNF 13,326 M 269.29% 27.9%
FIHL 1,788 M 25.00% 100.0%
KNSL 7,179 M 11.50% 100.0%
AGO 3,316 M 11.50% 99.3%
SIGI 5,099 M 11.11% 95.0%
Quality Dividend Peers in Property & Casualty Insurance AIZ Assurant
1.56% Yield
WRB Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-02-23 2026-02-23 2026-03-04 Quarterly 0.09 -91.7% 0.13%
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2025-12-29 Quarterly 1.09 +1111.1% 1.59%
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.09 -84.7% 0.12%
2025-06-23 2025-06-23 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.59 +637.5% 0.8%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-03-12 Quarterly 0.08 -86.2% 0.13%
2024-12-16 2024-12-16 2024-12-27 Quarterly 0.58 +75.8% 0.96%
2024-09-23 2024-09-23 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.33 -46.8% 0.58%
2024-06-24 2024-06-24 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.62 +463.6% 0.77%
2024-03-01 2024-03-04 2024-03-13 Quarterly 0.11 -82% 0.13%
2023-12-15 2023-12-18 2023-12-27 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.87%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-10-04 Quarterly 0.61 +454.6% 0.95%
2023-06-23 2023-06-26 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.11 +10% 0.19%
2023-03-08 2023-03-09 2023-03-23 Quarterly 0.1 -80% 0.15%
2023-01-12 2023-01-13 2023-01-24 Other 0.5 +400% 0.69%
2022-12-16 2022-12-19 2022-12-28 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.14%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-10-03 Quarterly 0.1 -83.3% 0.16%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-07-07 Quarterly 0.6 +361.5% 0.91%
2022-03-08 2022-03-09 2022-03-23 Quarterly 0.13 -88.5% 0.15%
2021-12-06 2021-12-07 2021-12-22 Quarterly 1.13 +769.2% 1.45%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-09-29 Quarterly 0.13 -79.4% 0.18%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-07-06 Quarterly 0.63 +425% 0.86%
2021-03-09 2021-03-10 2021-03-24 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2020-12-29 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-09-29 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.12 +9.1% N/A
2020-03-10 2020-03-11 2020-03-25 Quarterly 0.11 -87.2% N/A
2019-11-21 2019-11-22 2019-12-11 Quarterly 0.86 +681.8% N/A
2019-09-18 2019-09-19 2019-10-03 Quarterly 0.11 -82% N/A
2019-06-17 2019-06-18 2019-07-02 Quarterly 0.61 +306.7% N/A
2019-03-13 2019-03-14 2019-04-02 Quarterly 0.15 -76.9% N/A
2018-11-27 2018-11-28 2018-12-12 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2018-09-18 2018-09-19 2018-10-03 Quarterly 0.65 +333.4% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-05 Quarterly 0.15 -70% N/A
2018-06-08 2018-06-11 2018-06-18 Other 0.5 +257.2% N/A
2018-03-13 2018-03-14 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.14 -78.1% N/A
2017-11-29 2017-11-30 2017-12-14 Quarterly 0.64 +357.1% N/A
2017-09-19 2017-09-20 2017-10-04 Quarterly 0.14 -78.1% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-05 Quarterly 0.64 +392.3% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-05 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.13 -74% N/A
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-11-21 Other 0.5 -20.6% N/A
2016-09-16 2016-09-20 2016-10-05 Quarterly 0.63 +384.6% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-05 Quarterly 0.13 +8.3% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-05 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-17 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2015-09-03 2015-09-08 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.12 +9.1% N/A
2015-03-17 2015-03-19 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.11 -89% N/A
2014-12-16 2014-12-18 2014-12-30 Other 1 +809.2% N/A
2014-11-28 2014-12-02 2014-12-18 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A

WRB Dividend FAQ

W. R. Berkley Corporation is a global insurance holding company specializing in commercial lines, excess and surplus (E&S) insurance, and reinsurance. The firm operates through two primary segments: Insurance, which covers a vast array of specialty risks ranging from cyber and professional liability to workers compensation, and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess, which provides treaty and facultative solutions.

What is the Dividend Yield of WRB?

As of May 2026, WRB's dividend yield is 2.63%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.86 USD by the current share price of 68.52.

Does WRB pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, WRB paid a dividend of 1.86 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-23 and the payout was 0.09 USD.

How often does WRB pay dividends?

WRB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WRB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-23.

WRB dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WRB for the next payments are between 0.297 (+230.0%) and 0.442 (+391.1%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.18%.

Will WRB pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.09 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for W. R. Berkley (WRB) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WRB?

The next Ex-Dividend date for W. R. Berkley (WRB) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WRB?

WRB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 29.1% per year. Strong growth: WRB's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WRB?

WRB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.02%. If you bought WRB's shares at 30.92 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.86 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.02% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WRB?

WRB Payout Consistency is 92.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: W. R. Berkley has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WRB have a good Dividend Yield?

WRB's 2.63% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WRB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WRB is 40.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of WRB?

WRB's Overall Dividend Rating is 63.77%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WRB Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in WRB's Outstanding Shares?

W. R. Berkley's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.29% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -91.1%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has WRB ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 11, 2024 with a ratio of 3:2. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 237,565,800 0%
1986 326,929,000 +37.62%
1987 336,015,000 +2.78%
1988 308,092,500 -8.31%
1989 299,547,300 -2.77%
1990 305,441,800 +1.97%
1991 307,517,800 +0.68%
1992 305,060,100 -0.8%
1993 320,884,900 +5.19%
1994 293,327,800 -8.59%
1995 334,298,000 +13.97%
1996 350,658,400 +4.89%
1997 366,170,900 +4.42%
1998 308,762,500 -15.68%
1999 303,861,800 -1.59%
2000 307,262,300 +1.12%
2001 365,345,300 +18.9%
2002 411,821,900 +12.72%
2003 436,232,100 +5.93%
2004 441,978,100 +1.32%
2005 454,851,500 +2.91%
2006 460,170,600 +1.17%
2007 425,364,800 -7.56%
2008 377,345,300 -11.29%
2009 373,502,300 -1.02%
2010 335,610,400 -10.15%
2011 321,817,100 -4.11%
2012 318,721,500 -0.96%
2013 471,369,400 +47.89%
2014 448,466,600 -4.86%
2015 290,286,000 -35.27%
2016 286,753,500 -1.22%
2017 288,497,300 +0.61%
2018 433,373,600 +50.22%
2019 434,880,000 +0.35%
2020 421,155,000 -3.16%
2021 417,802,500 -0.8%
2022 418,332,000 +0.13%
2023 406,522,500 -2.82%
2024 400,888,000 -1.39%
2025 399,135,000 -0.44%
2026 394,779,000 -1.09%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-19 02:37 UTC