W. R. Berkley Corporation: Corporate News
- Closing price (08:18 PM Central Europe, Tuesday 20 Oct 2026): USD 73.13.
- 24‑hour change: –1.78 %.
- Volume traded: USD 253 million.
- Shares outstanding: 388.6 million.
- Market capitalization: USD 29.3 billion.
- Year‑to‑date change: +7.69 %.
- 200‑day simple moving average: USD 69.03.
- 52‑week high: USD 78.96 (21 Nov 2025).
- 52‑week low: USD 62.87 (1 Jun 2026).
Third‑Quarter 2026 Results (reported 19 Oct 2026)
| Metric | 2025 | 2026 | Trend |
|---|
| Net income attributable to common shareholders | – | – | Decline |
| Operating income | – | ↑ | Increase |
| Gross premiums written | – | ↑ | Modest growth |
| Net premiums written | – | ↑ | Modest growth |
| Combined ratio | – | 90.8 % | Improved |
| Investment income | – | ↑ | Increase |
| Return on equity | – | 18.4 % | Stable |
| Operating return on equity | – | 18.8 % | Stable |
- Share repurchases: USD 435 million year‑to‑date.
- Management will discuss results and outlook in a conference call scheduled for later that day.
| Ticker | Company | Change | Current price | Market cap | P/E ratio | Notes |
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| STLD | Steel Dynamics | +1.92 % | USD 244.4 | USD 34.5 bn | 21.85 | Third‑quarter 2026 results showed revenue and earnings growth; focus on steel fabrication, recycling, and aluminum production. |
| QSR | Restaurant Brands Intern | –0.63 % | USD 75.49 | USD 34 bn | 18.84 | September 2026 results: modest earnings before interest and tax growth; EBITDA slightly declined due to store closures. |
| EXPE | Expedia | +0.96 % | USD 301.45 | USD 34.7 bn | 17.86 | – |
| EQT | Eqt | +0.22 % | USD 54.88 | USD 34 bn | 12.57 | Active trading of Intertek Group shares; consistent pricing; no controlling stake. |
| BIIB | Biogen | +0.36 % | USD 243.58 | USD 34.4 bn | 41.57 | Upcoming presentations on nephrology portfolio at ASN Kidney Week, Denver. |
Company Overview
W. R. Berkley Corporation is a property‑casualty insurance and reinsurance company headquartered in Greenwich, United States. It operates primarily within the Financials sector and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The company serves a global customer base through its website at www.berkley.com
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