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W.R. Berkley Corporation 5.10%

WRB-PF

W.R. Berkley Corporation 5.10% NYSE
$20.38 -1.15% (-0.24)

Market Cap $7.74 B
52w High $20.64
52w Low $20.26
Dividend Yield 6.39%
Frequency Quarterly
P/E 0
Volume 23.08K
Outstanding Shares 380.02M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q4-2025 $3.72B $158.95M $449.51M 12.09% $1.13 $601.57M
Q3-2025 $3.77B $19.75M $511.03M 13.56% $1.29 $670.8M
Q2-2025 $3.67B $154.21M $401.29M 10.93% $1.01 $539.67M
Q1-2025 $3.55B $246.51M $417.57M 11.77% $1.05 $560.55M
Q4-2024 $3.67B $197.68M $576.1M 15.71% $1.45 $746.41M

What's going well?

The company managed to boost gross profit and margins even with slightly lower sales. Costs to deliver products fell, showing some operational improvement.

What's concerning?

Operating expenses jumped sharply, wiping out the benefit from better margins. Profits and earnings per share both fell, which could worry investors if this trend continues.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q4-2025 $2.49B $44.07B $-9.81B $9.81B
Q3-2025 $27.32B $43.72B $33.91B $9.8B
Q2-2025 $26.05B $42.66B $33.35B $9.29B
Q1-2025 $25.3B $41.35B $32.42B $8.91B
Q4-2024 $24.33B $40.57B $32.16B $8.4B

What's financially strong about this company?

The company has a big cash cushion, almost no debt due soon, and no risky goodwill or inventory. Most assets are high-quality investments, and equity is much higher than debt.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

The sudden drop in receivables and payables points to a big change in operations or accounting, which could mean instability or a shift in business model. Issuing new shares may dilute existing shareholders.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q4-2025 $449.51M $995.13M $-243.08M $-618.06M $135.92M $878.88M
Q3-2025 $511.03M $1.14B $-627.62M $-95.26M $419.49M $1.12B
Q2-2025 $401.29M $703.81M $-234.21M $-231.71M $264.32M $683.21M
Q1-2025 $417.57M $743.82M $-924.42M $-81.41M $-254.54M $727.62M
Q4-2024 $576.1M $810.03M $-87.06M $-290.55M $401.51M $796.08M

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

The business is still generating solid cash from operations and free cash flow is positive. Share buybacks increased, and the company is not dependent on debt or outside funding.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Ending the quarter with no cash is a major concern and could signal liquidity problems. Both operating and free cash flow declined, and the big working capital boost may not be repeatable.

Revenue by Products

Product Q2-2024Q3-2024Q4-2024Q1-2025
InsuranceDomestic Segment
InsuranceDomestic Segment
$2.80Bn $2.83Bn $8.35Bn $2.94Bn
ReinsuranceGlobal Segment
ReinsuranceGlobal Segment
$420.00M $420.00M $1.28Bn $440.00M

Revenue by Geography

Region Q2-2024Q3-2024Q4-2024Q1-2025
InsuranceDomestic Segment
InsuranceDomestic Segment
$2.80Bn $2.83Bn $8.35Bn $2.94Bn

Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

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5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at W.R. Berkley Corporation 5.10%'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

The issuer behind WRB-PF shows a blend of steady revenue growth, rising earnings, strong and improving cash generation, and a conservative, liquid balance sheet. Its specialized, decentralized operating model and focus on underwriting discipline and technology-backed innovation further reinforce its position in the property and casualty market.

! Risks

Key risks include margin pressure from rising costs or adverse claims experience, exposure to catastrophe and cyclical pricing environments, and the need to keep pace with rapid technological change in insurance distribution and risk analytics. Some balance sheet disclosures are less conventional, which limits certain ratio analyses, and rising investment and capex levels warrant monitoring to ensure returns remain attractive.

Outlook

Overall, the financial and competitive trends point to a company that is growing prudently, strengthening its capital base, and investing to maintain its edge in specialty insurance. If it can sustain underwriting discipline while scaling its technology and new business initiatives, it appears well-positioned to navigate industry cycles, though results will remain sensitive to claims volatility and broader market conditions.