Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.75
W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.7%
Payout Ratio
39.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
WRB Dividend Income Check
Safety
39.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.4% and trend is rising.
WRB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.7%
Trailing DPS$1.75
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout39.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout19.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR46.3%
5Y CAGR54.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.1%
Total Shareholder Yield3.7%
1Y Total Return-6.4%
5Y Total Return100.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,08210Y ago$45,84120Y ago$69,902
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
WRB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
WRB Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
W. R. Berkley Corporation distributes 39.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 19.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WRB has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 46.3% and 5-year CAGR of 54.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WRB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.7% dividend yield, 1.1% buyback yield, 3.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 100.8%, with dividends contributing 16.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $45,841 today.
WRB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.77
Avg/Payment$0.2887
Latest Change-91.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026Latest | $0.0900 | ↓ -91.7% | 2.62% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $1.0900 | ↑ +1111.1% | 2.68% | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.0900 | ↓ -84.7% | 1.83% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.5900 | ↑ +637.5% | 2.14% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.0800 | ↓ -86.2% | 2.71% | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.5800 | ↑ +75.8% | 2.34% | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.3300 | ↓ -20.2% | 2.13% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | $0.4133 | ↑ +463.6% | 2.41% | Jun 28, 2024 |
WRB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.7%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
39.4% payout
Streak
3Y
54.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.7%
#9 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRBW. R. Berkley Corpor… | $24.8B | 2.7% | 39.4% | 3 | Sustainable |
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2nd  RLIRLI Corp. | $4.5B | 5.3% | 59.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 ACGLArch Capital Group L… | $33.7B | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 WTMWhite Mountains Insu… | $5.2B | 0.0% | 0.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 AIGAmerican Internation… | $41.7B | 2.2% | 31.5% | 3 | Sustainable |
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WRB Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.09 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $1.85 | 32.5% | 4 | $4.45 | 41.6% | 2.41x | 6.4% |
| 2024 | $1.40 | 8.5% | 4 | $4.36 | 32.0% | 3.12x | 4.8% |
| 2023 | $1.29 | 117.7% | 5 | $3.37 | 38.2% | 2.62x | 4.5% |
| 2022 | $0.59 | -33.8% | 4 | $3.29 | 18.0% | 5.57x | 2.0% |
| 2021 | $0.89 | 327.7% | 4 | $2.44 | 36.6% | 2.73x | 3.1% |
| 2020 | $0.21 | -72.0% | 4 | $1.25 | 16.7% | 5.98x | 0.7% |
| 2019 | $0.75 | 20.6% | 4 | $1.56 | 47.9% | 2.09x | 2.6% |
| 2018 | $0.62 | 34.8% | 5 | $1.48 | 41.8% | 2.39x | 2.1% |
| 2017 | $0.46 | 2.6% | 4 | $1.26 | 36.4% | 2.74x | 1.6% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WRB stock.
How much dividend does WRB pay per share?
W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.75 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is WRB's next ex-dividend date?
WRB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WRB typically pays dividends Annual.
Is WRB's dividend safe?
WRB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +39.4% and FCF payout ratio of +19.2%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is WRB a Dividend Payer?
Yes, W. R. Berkley Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +54.7%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does WRB pay dividends?
W. R. Berkley Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.75 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WRB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WRB five years ago would be worth approximately $20,082 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WRB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WRB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.