W.R. Berkley stock carries a USD 72 analyst target into October
Published on 10/03/2026 at 20:59 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
W.R. Berkley (ISIN US0844231029) ended the October 2, 2026 session at USD 68.98 on the NYSE, up 0.12 percent from the previous close. The insurer now heads toward its next earnings date with a USD 70.83 consensus price target and a Reduce rating.
Analyst caution meets earnings date
According to Markets Insider on October 1, 2026, Bank of America Securities maintained a Sell rating on W. R. Berkley. The same report cited a USD 72.70 average target, placing the analyst view above the October 2 closing price.
Mizuho took a more moderate stance on September 16, 2026, cutting its target from USD 74 to USD 72 while maintaining a Neutral rating, as reported by MarketScreener.
Quarterly figures beat consensus
W. R. Berkley reported USD 1.27 in EPS and USD 3.72 billion in revenue for the quarter reported on July 20, 2026, according to MarketBeat. EPS exceeded the USD 1.08 consensus by USD 0.19, while revenue surpassed the USD 3.28 billion estimate and increased 2.4 percent year over year.
The figures give the October earnings date a clear test: analysts expect USD 1.12 in third quarter EPS and USD 3.77 billion in revenue, according to the published earnings preview for the scheduled report.
Stock stays below yearly high
At USD 68.98, the stock stood USD 9.98 below its 52-week high of USD 78.96 and USD 6.11 above its 52-week low of USD 62.87 on October 2, 2026. Market capitalization was USD 25.6 billion, giving the valuation discussion a direct connection to the insurer's earnings trajectory.
October 19 is the next checkpoint
W. R. Berkley will release third quarter 2026 results after the market closes on October 19, 2026, with a conference call scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET, according to W.R. Berkley. The gap between the USD 68.98 closing price and the USD 70.83 consensus target leaves the upcoming report as the next quantified test for the cautious rating mix.
W.R. Berkley stock at a glance
- Company: W. R. Berkley Corporation
- ISIN: US0844231029
- Ticker: WRB
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of October 2, 2026): Closing price USD 68.98
- Market capitalization: USD 25.6 billion (as of October 2, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 62.87-78.96 (as of October 2, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Property and Casualty Insurance
- Next earnings date: October 19, 2026
