W.R. Berkley stock reports a quarterly earnings beat
Published on 09/30/2026 at 14:48 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
W.R. Berkley stock is heading toward its next reporting date after the insurer delivered operating EPS of USD 1.27 in Q2 2026, above the USD 1.08 consensus. The result gives investors a clear benchmark before the company's next earnings release.
Quarterly earnings beat estimates
According to MarketBeat on September 29, 2026, W.R. Berkley reported quarterly EPS of USD 1.27 versus USD 1.08 expected, while revenue reached USD 3.72 billion against a USD 3.28 billion consensus. Quarterly revenue increased 2.40 percent year over year, adding a growth comparison to the earnings beat.
The underlying Q2 2026 figures also show scale. Operating cash flow stood at USD 800.0 million, while total revenue was USD 3.716 billion, according to the latest standardized quarterly financial data for the period ended June 30, 2026.
Estimates turn more cautious
The earnings beat has not removed pressure from forward estimates. MarketBeat reported on September 29, 2026, that Zacks Research cut its Q4 2026 EPS forecast to USD 1.17 from USD 1.18. The full-year consensus stood at USD 4.87 per share, making the next quarterly update important for testing whether the latest earnings strength carries into the second half.
W.R. Berkley also declared a quarterly dividend of USD 0.10 per share payable on September 30, 2026, with shareholders of record on September 21, 2026, according to MarketScreener on September 10, 2026.
Next results arrive October 19
W. R. Berkley Corporation said on September 22, 2026, that it will release Q3 2026 earnings on October 19, 2026, followed by an investor conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET. The scheduled report is the next major company-specific checkpoint after Q2 revenue of USD 3.72 billion and operating EPS of USD 1.27.
Market value remains substantial
W.R. Berkley's market capitalization was USD 25.4 billion as of September 29, 2026. The company operates as an insurance holding company focused on commercial property and casualty insurance, specialty coverage and reinsurance, with shares listed on the NYSE under ticker WRB.
W.R. Berkley stock facts
- Company: W. R. Berkley Corporation
- Ticker: WRB
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Market capitalization: USD 25.4 billion (as of September 29, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Property and Casualty Insurance
- Next earnings date: October 19, 2026
