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WRB Berkley W R dividend history, payout ratio & dates

Last dividend date: Jun 23, 2025

Dividend yield: 2.21%

Payout ratio: 36.4%

Berkley W R's last dividend payment of $0.59 per share was made to shareholders on record before Jun 23, 2025. At an annualized rate of $1.58 per share, the stock yields 2.21%.

WRB dividend stats
DPS
$1.58
Dividend yield
2.21%
Payout ratio
36.4%
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
2.82%
Payout ratio
45.1%

Berkley W R Dividend yield

What is Berkley W R current dividend yield

WRB has a dividend yield of 2.21% which is below the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 2.82%, Berkley W R's dividend yield is 22% lower. Historically WRB's dividend yield has averaged at 1.9% in the last 5 years, which is below the current yield.

WRB Dividend history

What is WRB dividend payout history and dates

Berkley W R has been paying dividends for the last 31 years. According to our records WRB has issued four dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 22% since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 35% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 10%.

Berkley W R Dividend history chart

Ex-date Amount Yield (TTM)
Jun 23, 2025 $0.59 2.14%
Mar 3, 2025 $0.08 2.2%
Dec 16, 2024 $0.58 2.34%
Sep 23, 2024 $0.33 2.13%
Jun 24, 2024 $0.413 2.41%
Mar 1, 2024 $0.073 1.74%
Dec 15, 2023 $0.407 2.75%
Sep 22, 2023 $0.407 2.19%
Jun 23, 2023 $0.073 1.56%
Mar 8, 2023 $0.067 2.15%
Jan 12, 2023 $0.333 1.9%
Dec 16, 2022 $0.067 1.23%
Sep 23, 2022 $0.067 2.41%
Jun 24, 2022 $0.4 2.24%
Mar 8, 2022 $0.058 2.26%
Dec 6, 2021 $0.502 2.55%
Sep 14, 2021 $0.058 1.4%
Jun 24, 2021 $0.28 1.34%
Mar 9, 2021 $0.053 0.65%
Dec 14, 2020 $0.053 0.73%
Sep 14, 2020 $0.053 1.89%
Jun 22, 2020 $0.053 2.08%
Mar 10, 2020 $0.049 2.68%
Nov 21, 2019 $0.382 2.48%
Sep 18, 2019 $0.049 1.74%
Jun 17, 2019 $0.271 2.43%
Mar 13, 2019 $0.044 2.53%
Nov 27, 2018 $0.193 2.7%
Sep 18, 2018 $0.193 2.63%
Jun 14, 2018 $0.044 2.08%
Jun 8, 2018 $0.148 1.81%
Mar 13, 2018 $0.042 2.16%
Nov 29, 2017 $0.19 2.26%
Sep 19, 2017 $0.042 2.37%
Jun 13, 2017 $0.19 2.96%
Mar 13, 2017 $0.039 2.09%
Nov 29, 2016 $0.039 2.43%
Nov 9, 2016 $0.148 2.42%
Sep 16, 2016 $0.187 1.78%
Jun 13, 2016 $0.039 0.88%
Mar 11, 2016 $0.036 0.9%
Nov 27, 2015 $0.036 0.84%
Sep 3, 2015 $0.036 2.71%
Jun 11, 2015 $0.036 2.85%
Mar 17, 2015 $0.033 2.82%

Berkley W R dividend payout ratio

What is Berkley W R dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

WRB has a payout ratio of 36.4% which is lower than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 45.1%, Berkley W R's payout ratio is 19% lower.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

WRB dividend vs peer dividends

How does WRB dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
AFG American Financial Group Inc 7.15% $9.11 95.7%
WRB Berkley W R Corp 2.21% $1.58 36.4%
SIGI Selective Insurance Group Inc 1.73% $1.49 40.3%
WTM White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd 0.06% $1 9.3%

Frequently asked questions

Does Berkley W R pay a dividend?

Yes, Berkley W R has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. WRB has been paying dividends since 1994.

When was WRB's last dividend?

Berkley W R's last dividend ex-date was on Jun 23, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.59 per share.

How much dividend does Berkley W R pay (per share)?

On an annual basis WRB pays $1.58 per share.

What is Berkley W R's dividend yield?

Currently Berkley W R's dividend yield is 2.21%.

How often does Berkley W R pay dividends?

Berkley W R pays dividends quarterly.

What is Berkley W R's dividend payout ratio?

The dividend payout ratio of Berkley W R is 36.4%.

Does Berkley W R pay a good dividend?

Berkley W R's dividend yield is below the Financial Services sector average.

Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.