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W.R. Berkley (WRB) Q3 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures
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Wall Street analysts expect W.R. Berkley (WRB - Free Report) to post quarterly earnings of $0.93 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 3.3%. Revenues are expected to be $3.44 billion, up 11.9% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted upward by 0.3% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.
Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.
Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific W.R. Berkley metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.
The consensus estimate for 'Net investment income' stands at $343.06 million. The estimate points to a change of +26.6% from the year-ago quarter.
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Revenues from non-insurance businesses' should arrive at $143.38 million. The estimate indicates a change of +4.6% from the prior-year quarter.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Net premiums earned' should come in at $2.92 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +10.5% year over year.
Analysts expect 'Insurance service fees' to come in at $24.67 million. The estimate points to a change of +7.5% from the year-ago quarter.
Analysts forecast 'Net premiums earned- Reinsurance & Monoline Excess' to reach $331.14 million. The estimate points to a change of +2.7% from the year-ago quarter.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Net premiums earned- Insurance' will likely reach $2.57 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +10.7%.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Combined Ratio - Total' reaching 92.0%. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 90.2% in the same quarter last year.
It is projected by analysts that the 'Expense Ratio - Total' will reach 29.1%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 28.3%.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Loss Ratio - Insurance Segment' will reach 62.9%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 62.6% in the same quarter of the previous year.
W.R. Berkley shares have witnessed a change of +1.4% in the past month, in contrast to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.5% move. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), WRB is expected closely follow the overall market performance in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>
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W.R. Berkley (WRB) Q3 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures
Wall Street analysts expect W.R. Berkley (WRB - Free Report) to post quarterly earnings of $0.93 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 3.3%. Revenues are expected to be $3.44 billion, up 11.9% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted upward by 0.3% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.
Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.
Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific W.R. Berkley metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.
The consensus estimate for 'Net investment income' stands at $343.06 million. The estimate points to a change of +26.6% from the year-ago quarter.
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Revenues from non-insurance businesses' should arrive at $143.38 million. The estimate indicates a change of +4.6% from the prior-year quarter.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Net premiums earned' should come in at $2.92 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +10.5% year over year.
Analysts expect 'Insurance service fees' to come in at $24.67 million. The estimate points to a change of +7.5% from the year-ago quarter.
Analysts forecast 'Net premiums earned- Reinsurance & Monoline Excess' to reach $331.14 million. The estimate points to a change of +2.7% from the year-ago quarter.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Net premiums earned- Insurance' will likely reach $2.57 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +10.7%.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Combined Ratio - Total' reaching 92.0%. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 90.2% in the same quarter last year.
It is projected by analysts that the 'Expense Ratio - Total' will reach 29.1%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 28.3%.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Loss Ratio - Insurance Segment' will reach 62.9%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 62.6% in the same quarter of the previous year.
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W.R. Berkley shares have witnessed a change of +1.4% in the past month, in contrast to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.5% move. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), WRB is expected closely follow the overall market performance in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>