WRB
W R Berkley
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NYSE: WRB
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 23, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.89%
Payout ratio: 28.9%
W R Berkley's last dividend payment of $0.1 per share was made to shareholders on record before Jun 23, 2026. At an annualized rate of $1.37 per share, the stock yields 1.89%. The latest WRB stock dividend of $0.1 is an increase from the previous $0.09 distribution, representing a growth of 11%.
WRB dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
W R Berkley Dividend yield
WRB has a dividend yield of 1.89% which is below the Financial Services sector and the industry average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 2.4%, W R Berkley's dividend yield is 21% lower. Historically WRB's dividend yield has averaged at 2.1% in the last 5 years, which is above the current yield.
WRB Dividend history
W R Berkley has been paying dividends for the last 33 years. According to our records WRB has issued four dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks a decrease of 13% since one year ago. And with the stock price up by 4.8% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 17%.
W R Berkley Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | $0.1 | 1.99% |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $0.09 | 2.73% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $1.09 | 2.68% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.09 | 1.83% |
| 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 | 1.9% |
| 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 | 2.69% |
| 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 | 2.95% |
| 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 | 1.77% |
| 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% |
W R Berkley dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
WRB has a payout ratio of 28.9% which is lower than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 32.9%, W R Berkley's payout ratio is 12% 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 | 4.95% | $7.02 | 66.7% |
| WRB W.R. Berkley Corp | 1.89% | $1.37 | 28.9% |
| SIGI Selective Insurance Group Inc | 1.76% | $1.67 | 20.6% |
| WTM White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd | 0.05% | $1 | 0.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does W R Berkley pay a dividend?
Yes, W R Berkley has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. WRB has been paying dividends since 1993.
When was WRB's last dividend?
W R Berkley's last dividend ex-date was on Jun 23, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.1 per share.
How much dividend does W R Berkley pay (per share)?
On an annual basis WRB pays $1.37 per share.
What is W R Berkley's dividend yield?
Currently W R Berkley's dividend yield is 1.89%.
How often does W R Berkley pay dividends?
W R Berkley pays dividends quarterly.
What is W R Berkley's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of W R Berkley is 28.9%.
Does W R Berkley pay a good dividend?
W R Berkley's dividend yield is below the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.