WRB Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield
WRB has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 1.87 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORI | 9,815 M | 8.82% | 21.91% |
| PROT | 3,988 M | 3.86% | 29.19% |
| COFA | 2,572 M | 8.22% | 19.22% |
| ACIC | 531 M | 6.31% | 16.76% |
| GJF | 13,536 M | 5.89% | 9.67% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNF | 12,909 M | 67.59% | 91.7% |
| ACIC | 531 M | 50.04% | 41.7% |
| FIHL | 1,788 M | 33.55% | 100.0% |
| ALMB | 3,362 M | 25.87% | 99.0% |
| GJF | 13,536 M | 24.22% | 100.0% |
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| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-23 | 2026-07-02 | Quarterly | 0.6 | +566.7% | 0.884% |
| 2026-02-23 | 2026-02-23 | 2026-03-04 | Quarterly | 0.09 | -91.7% | 0.126% |
| 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-29 | Quarterly | 1.09 | +1111.1% | 1.588% |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.09 | -84.7% | 0.123% |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.59 | +637.5% | 0.805% |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-12 | Quarterly | 0.08 | -86.2% | 0.127% |
| 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-27 | Quarterly | 0.58 | +75.8% | 0.963% |
| 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.33 | -46.8% | 0.575% |
| 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-28 | Quarterly | 0.62 | +463.6% | 0.771% |
| 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-04 | 2024-03-13 | Quarterly | 0.11 | -82% | 0.131% |
| 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-27 | Quarterly | 0.61 | 0% | 0.871% |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-25 | 2023-10-04 | Quarterly | 0.61 | +454.6% | 0.946% |
| 2023-06-23 | 2023-06-26 | 2023-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.11 | +10% | 0.189% |
| 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-23 | Quarterly | 0.1 | -80% | 0.152% |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-01-13 | 2023-01-24 | Other | 0.5 | +400% | 0.688% |
| 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% | 0.157% |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-27 | 2022-07-07 | Quarterly | 0.6 | +361.5% | 0.912% |
| 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-09 | 2022-03-23 | Quarterly | 0.13 | -88.5% | 0.145% |
| 2021-12-06 | 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-22 | Quarterly | 1.13 | +769.2% | 1.451% |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-15 | 2021-09-29 | Quarterly | 0.13 | 0% | 0.179% |
WRB Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, WRB's dividend yield is 2.72%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.87 USD by the current share price of 70.53.
As of July 2026, WRB paid a dividend of 1.87 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-23 and the payout was 0.6 USD.
WRB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WRB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-23.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WRB for the next payments are between 0.442 (-26.3%) and 0.617 (+2.8%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.05%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.6 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for W. R. Berkley (WRB) is currently unknown.
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.
WRB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 65.6% per year. Strong growth: WRB's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
WRB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.25%. If you bought WRB's shares at 29.97 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.87 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.25% of your original purchase price.
WRB Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
WRB's 2.72% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of WRB is 39.3%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
WRB's Overall Dividend Rating is 72.93%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-06-26 02:58 UTC