WRB Dividend History - W. R. Berkley

Track the latest WRB dividend history: 2.38% Dividend Yield, 46.22% Annual Growth - Explore WRB's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 2.38%
Cash Amount 12m 1.40
Dividend Growth 5y avg 46.22%
Dividend Rating 64.66%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.51%
Payout Ratio 30.0%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 91.0%
Total Return 12m: 12.26%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: 96.90%
#1 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Property & Casualty Insurance

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
WRB 23,045m 2.38% 4.51%
ACGL 33,518m 5.47% 11.5%
AMSF 942m 3.01% 2.52%
AXS 7,473m 2.10% 3.35%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
WRB 23,045m 46.2% 64.7%
AMSF 942m -20.2% 37.1%
AXS 7,473m 1.30% 56.8%
AGO 4,665m 3.06% 54.0%

WRB Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-12-16 0.58 75.8% 0.96%
2024-09-23 2024-09-23 2024-09-30 Other 0.33 -20.2% 0.58%
2024-06-24 2024-06-24 2024-06-28 Other 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 Other 0.4067 0.58%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-10-04 Other 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 Other 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 Other 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 Other 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% 0.08%
2019-11-21 2019-11-22 2019-12-11 Other 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 Other 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 Other 0.1926
2018-09-18 2018-09-19 2018-10-03 Other 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 Other 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 Other 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 Other 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
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-17 Quarterly 0.0356

WRB Dividend History - FAQ

Does WRB pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, WRB paid a dividend of 1.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-12-16.

What is the Dividend Yield of WRB?

As of February 2025, WRB`s dividend yield is 2.38%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.40 USD by the current share price of 60.97.

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 Rate of WRB?

WRB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 46.22% 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 4.51%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought W. R. Berkley five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (1.40) divided by the purchase price five years ago (30.97):

What is the Payout Consistency of WRB?

WRB Payout Consistency is 91.0%.
Highly consistent: W. R. Berkley has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does WRB have a good Dividend Yield?

WRB`s 2.38% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WRB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WRB is 30.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WRB?

WRB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.66%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: WRB Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of WRB`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of W. R. Berkley are shrinking at a rate of -0.98% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -90.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did 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 (Mill.) Growth Rate
1985 237565800
1986 326929000 +37.62%
1987 336015000 +2.78%
1988 308092500 -8.31%
1989 299547300 -2.77%
1990 305441800 +1.97%
1991 307517800 +0.68%
1992 305060100 -0.8%
1993 320884900 +5.19%
1994 293327800 -8.59%
1995 334298000 +13.97%
1996 350658400 +4.89%
1997 366170900 +4.42%
1998 308762500 -15.68%
1999 303861800 -1.59%
2000 307262300 +1.12%
2001 365345300 +18.9%
2002 411821900 +12.72%
2003 436232100 +5.93%
2004 441978100 +1.32%
2005 454851500 +2.91%
2006 460170600 +1.17%
2007 425364800 -7.56%
2008 377345300 -11.29%
2009 373502300 -1.02%
2010 335610400 -10.15%
2011 321817100 -4.11%
2012 318721500 -0.96%
2013 471369400 +47.89%
2014 448466600 -4.86%
2015 290286000 -35.27%
2016 286753500 -1.22%
2017 288497300 +0.61%
2018 433373600 +50.22%
2019 434880000 +0.35%
2020 421155000 -3.16%
2021 417802500 -0.8%
2022 418332000 +0.13%
2023 406522500 -2.82%
2024 401000000 -1.36%