Here's What to Expect From W. R. Berkley's Next Earnings Report

Neharika Jain Barchart Tue Jul 1, 6:43AM CDT
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Greenwich, Connecticut-based W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) is an insurance holding company that operates through a decentralized structure with numerous subsidiaries that focus on niche markets. Valued at a market cap of $27.4 billion, the company emphasizes long-term value creation and is recognized for its consistent performance and prudent risk management. It is scheduled to announce its fiscal Q2 earnings for 2025 after the market closes on Monday, Jul. 21.

Ahead of this event, analysts expect this property and casualty insurance company to report a profit of $1.04 per share, in-line with the year-ago quarter. The company has met or exceeded Wall Street’s earnings estimates in each of the last four quarters. In Q1, WRB’s EPS of $1.01 aligned with the forecasted figure. 

For fiscal 2025, analysts expect WRB to report a profit of $4.22 per share, up 1.9% from $4.14 per share in fiscal 2024. Its EPS is expected to further grow 12.3% year-over-year to $4.74 in fiscal 2026. 

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WRB has rallied 40.3% over the past 52 weeks, outpacing both the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 13.6% rise and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLF) 27.4% return over the same time frame.

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On Apr. 21, shares of WRB plunged 2.1% after its Q1 earnings release. Due to strong growth in its net premiums written and net investment income, the company’s overall revenue improved 8.9% year-over-year to $3.5 billion, surpassing the consensus estimates. Meanwhile, its adjusted operating income per share of $1.01 declined 2.9% from the year-ago quarter and aligned with the Wall Street forecast. Its loss ratio increased from the year-ago quarter due to industry-wide catastrophe losses, which might have lowered investor confidence.

Wall Street analysts are moderately optimistic about WRB’s stock, with a "Moderate Buy" rating overall. Among 16 analysts covering the stock, five recommend "Strong Buy," 10 suggest “Hold,” and one indicates a “Strong Sell” rating. While the company is trading above its mean price target of $71.67, its Street-high price target of $86 suggests a 17.1% premium to its current price levels 


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