WRB Berkley W R dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Berkley W R's last dividend payment of $0.08 per share was made to shareholders on record before Mar 3, 2025. At an annualized rate of $1.4 per share, the stock yields 1.97%. The latest WRB stock dividend of $0.08 is a decrease from the previous $0.58 distribution, representing a change of -86%.
Key dates
- WRB last dividend date: Mar 3, 2025
WRB dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
WRB has a dividend yield of 1.97% which is below the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 3.09%, Berkley W R's dividend yield is 36% lower. Historically WRB's dividend yield has averaged at 1.9% in the last 5 years, which is similar to the current yield.
Dividend history
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 46% since one year ago. And with the stock price up by 21% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 21%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Payout ratio
WRB has a payout ratio of 32% 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 43.7%, Berkley W R's payout ratio is 27% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WRB dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFG American Financial Group Inc | 6.88% | $9.02 | 85.3% |
| WRB Berkley W R Corp | 1.98% | $1.4 | 32% |
| SIGI Selective Insurance Group Inc | 1.59% | $1.46 | 44.9% |
| WTM White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd | 0.05% | $1 | 1.1% |
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 Mar 3, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.08 per share.
How much dividend does Berkley W R pay (per share)?
On an annual basis WRB pays $1.4 per share.
What is Berkley W R's dividend yield?
Currently Berkley W R's dividend yield is 1.97%.
What is Berkley W R's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Berkley W R is 32%.
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. Data from 
and Sharadar.