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WRB Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield

WRB has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 1.85 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.63%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.85
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 36.67%
Dividend Rating 59.37%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.09%
Payout Ratio 43.1%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency -6.64%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 23.4%
Total Return 5y: 169.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Property & Casualty Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
COFA 2,717 M 9.0% 25.9%
ACIC 623 M 9.70% 22.8%
ORI 11,261 M 6.84% 24.3%
CNA 12,757 M 3.85% 5.94%
DGICA 746 M 3.56% 6.35%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
FNF 15,757 M 50.8% 31.0%
TIPT 721 M 32.3% 74.9%
RLI 6,028 M 50.3% 91.7%
CNA 12,757 M 22.4% 81.1%
ALL 55,094 M 14.3% 95.4%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare WRB Dividends with its Peer-Group

COFA
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CNA
CNA Financial
 3.85% Yield
ORI
Old Republic
 6.84% Yield
ALL
The Allstate
 1.92% Yield
STC
Stewart Information
 2.86% Yield
AGO
Assured Guaranty
 1.49% Yield

WRB Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.16%
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
2014-09-08 2014-09-10 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A

WRB Dividend FAQ

W. R. Berkley Corp. (NYSE:WRB) is a global commercial-line insurer organized into two operating segments: Insurance, which underwrites a broad mix of admitted and excess-surplus lines-including casualty, property, specialty, cyber, and personal-lines products-and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess, which provides treaty and facultative reinsurance solutions across property-casualty and niche turnkey coverages.

What is the Dividend Yield of WRB?

As of December 2025, WRB`s dividend yield is 2.63%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.85 USD by the current share price of 70.22.

Does WRB pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, WRB paid a dividend of 1.85 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 1.09 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 2025-12-15.

WRB dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WRB for the next 4 payments are between 0.396 (-63.7%) and 0.461 (-57.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will WRB pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.09 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. 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 36.7% 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 7.09%. If you bought WRB's shares at 26.08 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.85 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.09% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WRB?

WRB Payout Consistency is 87.9%. 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.
Moderately consistent: W. R. Berkley has a good 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 43.1%. 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 59.37%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WRB Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WRB`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

W. R. Berkley`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.78% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has W. R. Berkley ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2024-07-11 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 237,565,800
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 400,204,000 -0.17%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-20 02:39