WRB - W. R. Berkley Corporation
61.42 0.00 (0.00%)
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- Short Term2W - 6W
- Mid Term6W - 9M
- Long Term9M+
| Previous Close | 60.21 |
| Open | 59.91 |
| Bid | 61.06 x 1000 |
| Ask | 61.27 x 900 |
| Day's Range | 59.43 - 61.50 |
| 52 Week Range | 43.05 - 79.92 |
| Volume | 823,950 |
| Avg. Volume | 1,207,201 |
| Market Cap | 10.977B |
| Beta (5Y Monthly) | 0.62 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 17.04 |
| EPS (TTM) | 3.61 |
| Earnings Date | Jul 21, 2020 - Jul 27, 2020 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 0.44 (0.73%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| 1y Target Est | 55.67 |
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