W. R. Berkley (WRB) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (WRB) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 2.19%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.40
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 46.22%
Overall Dividend Rating 67.28%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.89%
Payout Ratio 30.1%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 91.2%
Total Return 12m: 25.01%
#30 in Group
Total Return 5y: 249.14%
#16 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
WRB 27,027m 2.19% 6.89%
COFA 2,863m 8.08% 37.9%
ORI 9,667m 8.56% 32.0%
PZU 13,177m 8.57% 19.9%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
WRB 27,027m 46.2% 30.1%
SFAB 153m 25.7% 46.4%
RLI 7,339m 38.6% 45.8%
KNSL 11,223m 10.8% 3.90%

WRB Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
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 -20.2% 0.58%
2024-06-24 2024-06-24 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.4133 463.7% 0.51%
2024-03-01 2024-03-04 2024-03-13 Quarterly 0.0733 -82% 0.09%
2023-12-15 2023-12-18 2023-12-27 Quarterly 0.4067 0.58%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-10-04 Quarterly 0.4067 454.6% 0.63%
2023-06-23 2023-06-26 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.0733 10% 0.13%
2023-03-08 2023-03-09 2023-03-23 Quarterly 0.0667 -80% 0.1%
2023-01-12 2023-01-13 2023-01-24 Other 0.3333 400% 0.46%
2022-12-16 2022-12-19 2022-12-28 Quarterly 0.0667 0.09%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-10-03 Quarterly 0.0667 -83.3% 0.1%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-07-07 Quarterly 0.4 592.3% 0.61%
2022-03-08 2022-03-09 2022-03-23 Quarterly 0.0578 -88.5% 0.06%
2021-12-06 2021-12-07 2021-12-22 Quarterly 0.5022 769.2% 0.64%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-09-29 Quarterly 0.0578 -79.4% 0.08%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-07-06 Quarterly 0.28 425% 0.38%
2021-03-09 2021-03-10 2021-03-24 Quarterly 0.0533 0.07%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2020-12-29 Quarterly 0.0533 0.08%
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-09-29 Quarterly 0.0533 0.08%
2020-06-22 2020-06-23 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.0533 9.1% 0.09%
2020-03-10 2020-03-11 2020-03-25 Quarterly 0.0489 -87.2%
2019-11-21 2019-11-22 2019-12-11 Quarterly 0.3822 681.8%
2019-09-18 2019-09-19 2019-10-03 Quarterly 0.0489 -82%
2019-06-17 2019-06-18 2019-07-02 Quarterly 0.2711 510.1%
2019-03-13 2019-03-14 2019-04-02 Quarterly 0.0444 -76.9%
2018-11-27 2018-11-28 2018-12-12 Quarterly 0.1926
2018-09-18 2018-09-19 2018-10-03 Quarterly 0.1926 333.4%
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-05 Quarterly 0.0444 -70%
2018-06-08 2018-06-11 2018-06-18 Other 0.1482 257.2%
2018-03-13 2018-03-14 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.0415 -78.1%
2017-11-29 2017-11-30 2017-12-14 Quarterly 0.1896 357.2%
2017-09-19 2017-09-20 2017-10-04 Quarterly 0.0415 -78.1%
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-05 Quarterly 0.1896 392.3%
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-05 Quarterly 0.0385
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.0385 -74%
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-11-21 Other 0.1482 -20.6%
2016-09-16 2016-09-20 2016-10-05 Quarterly 0.1867 384.6%
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-05 Quarterly 0.0385 8.3%
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-05 Quarterly 0.0356

WRB Dividend FAQ

Does WRB pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, WRB paid a dividend of 1.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-03.

What is the Dividend Yield of WRB?

As of April 2025, WRB`s dividend yield is 2.19%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.40M USD by the current share price of 71.16.

How often does WRB pay dividends?

WRB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), WRB has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WRB?

The next ex-dividend date for W. R. Berkley (WRB) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of WRB?

WRB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 46.2M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WRB?

WRB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.89M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought W. R. Berkley five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.40M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (20.38):

What is the Payout Consistency of WRB?

WRB Payout Consistency is 91.2%.
Highly consistent: W. R. Berkley has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does WRB have a good Dividend Yield?

WRB`s 2.19% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WRB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WRB is 30.1%. 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 67.28%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

WRB Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WRB`s Outstanding Shares?

W. R. Berkley`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.84% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -90.0%), positively influencing stock price.

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

Yes, 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 403,737,000 -0.69%