Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) Stock Overview
Engages in the insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility businesses. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$716,250.00 |
| 52 Week High | US$782,014.24 |
| 52 Week Low | US$685,150.00 |
| Beta | 0.62 |
| 1 Month Change | -0.088% |
| 3 Month Change | -6.07% |
| 1 Year Change | -6.86% |
| 3 Year Change | 45.28% |
| 5 Year Change | 66.32% |
| Change since IPO | 41,301.73% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • May 06
Berkshire Hathaway: Don't Worry Critics, Greg Abel Has The Right Kind Of Investment Experience
Summary Berkshire Hathaway faces skepticism about Greg Abel's investment skills compared to Warren Buffett's historic track record. Buffett acknowledges Berkshire's large size will make it difficult to outperform the S&P 500 going forward due to the large scale needed to move the needle. Greg Abel's investment skills derive in part from mentorship by Buffett but also from the ability to understand businesses that are the main target in large acquisitions. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 03
Berkshire Hathaway 2026 Update & Future Prospects
The baton has officially been passed. Following the May 2026 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting the first with Greg Abel at the helm as CEO and Warren Buffett watching proudly from the front row the conglomerate's underlying thesis remains completely intact.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 06
Berkshire Hathaway: Don't Worry Critics, Greg Abel Has The Right Kind Of Investment Experience
Summary Berkshire Hathaway faces skepticism about Greg Abel's investment skills compared to Warren Buffett's historic track record. Buffett acknowledges Berkshire's large size will make it difficult to outperform the S&P 500 going forward due to the large scale needed to move the needle. Greg Abel's investment skills derive in part from mentorship by Buffett but also from the ability to understand businesses that are the main target in large acquisitions. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 03
Berkshire Hathaway 2026 Update & Future Prospects
The baton has officially been passed. Following the May 2026 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting the first with Greg Abel at the helm as CEO and Warren Buffett watching proudly from the front row the conglomerate's underlying thesis remains completely intact.
New Narrative • Feb 16
The "Abel Era" and the $382 Billion War Chest
The Transition: From Stock-Picking to Operational Rigor While Buffett was the world’s greatest capital allocator, Greg Abel is fundamentally an operational master. Having risen through Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE), Abel’s 2026 mandate is to extract more efficiency from the "Big Four" pillars (Insurance, BNSF, BHE, and Manufacturing).Seeking Alpha • Apr 21
Berkshire Hathaway: What Buffett Saw, What I Learned
Summary Warren Buffett consistently demonstrates foresight in market trends, outperforming other investors and analysts with no source of better information. Buffett's insights comes in part from being a long-term investor, and he understands that the initial purchase price is of key importance for a long-term investment. Buffett's strategic moves, such as selling Apple and Bank of America, reveal his detailed analysis, such as Apple selling at double its P/E plus its slow growth. Apple's present price leaves it unlikely to outperform Berkshire's other businesses in aggregate and thus risky, while T Bills have zero risk with a return of 4% plus. Like Buffett I use Berkshire as an anchor for weighing the market, so his recent lack of buybacks suggests strongly that he and I should see the market as wildly overpriced. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 18
Buffett's Letter, Geico's Revival, And The Ongoing Rivalry With Progressive
Summary Warren Buffett's annual letter hints at his impending retirement, with Greg Abel poised to take over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. GEICO's profitability has improved under Todd Combs, but it has lost market share to Progressive, which excels in growth and innovation. Progressive's dual strategy of using brokers and direct-to-consumer approaches, along with bundled coverages and UBI, gives it a competitive edge over GEICO. Despite Progressive's high valuation, its strong momentum and potential for long-term growth make it a compelling investment, though it requires careful timing. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 04
Berkshire Hathaway Stock: FY24 Letter Shows Cash And Ownership Strategy
Summary Berkshire Hathaway's FY24 success stems from its private equity exposure, robust cash security, and Buffett’s unmatched leadership, driving intrinsic value and outperforming the S&P 500 by ~9%. Despite marketable equity reductions, Berkshire's operating earnings hit $47.4B, underscoring its reliance on private equity and retained earnings, reinforcing long-term capital compounding over dividends. BRK.A and BRK.B are ~20% overvalued, yet Berkshire's price-to-book consistency and Buffett's disciplined capital allocation make it a long-term hold. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 23
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 2024 Shareholder Letter
Summary In 2024, Berkshire did better than I expected though 53% of our 189 operating businesses reported a decline in earnings. We recorded operating earnings of $47.4 billion in 2024. While our ownership in marketable equities moved downward last year from $354 billion to $272 billion, the value of our non-quoted controlled equities increased somewhat and remains far greater than the value of the marketable portfolio. It’s been almost six years since Berkshire began purchasing shares in five Japanese companies that very successfully operate in a manner somewhat similar to Berkshire itself. The annualdividend income expectedfrom the Japaneseinvestments in 2025 will totalabout $812 million and the interest cost of ouryen-denominated debt will be about $135 million. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 15
Tracking Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio - Q4 2024 Update
Summary During Q4 2024, Berkshire Hathaway's 13F stock portfolio value increased slightly to ~$267B, with the top five positions comprising ~72% of the portfolio. New stakes include Constellation Brands, while notable disposals include Ulta Beauty, SPDR S&P 500 Index, and Vanguard S&P 500 Index. Significant stake increases were made in Occidental Petroleum, VeriSign, Sirius XM Holdings, Domino’s Pizza, and Pool Corp. Major stake reductions occurred in Bank of America, Liberty Media Corp, Capital One Financial, Citigroup, T-Mobile US, Charter Communications, Louisiana-Pacific, and NU Holdings. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 01
Berkshire Hathaway: Tough Comparison Ahead
Summary Berkshire Hathaway is very likely to deliver terrific performance for the full year 2024. However, its earnings after that will face tough comparisons in the coming years, with an almost flat EPS projection between FY 2025 and 2027. In the meantime, the company has halted share repurchases and sits on a record cash position. Such capital allocation changes signal to me its heightened valuation risks and lack of deployment opportunities. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 13
Berkshire Hathaway: Deciphering Purchases Of Occidental Petroleum Shares
Summary Berkshire Hathaway's stake in Occidental Petroleum now exceeds 28%, suggesting a potential creeping takeover despite Buffett's statements. Buffett's investments in OXY reflect confidence in its intrinsic value, driven by leadership and favorable energy market conditions. Berkshire benefits from preferred shares yielding 8%, making a full takeover less likely until these are redeemed. Investing in OXY requires a long-term horizon, with outcomes dependent on future oil prices and potential strategic moves by Berkshire. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 02
Berkshire Hathaway: Our Top Investment For 2025 (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is our top investment pick for 2025 due to its undervalued core business and substantial cash reserves in an expensive market. The S&P 500's high P/E ratio and restrictive interest rates indicate potential market pressure, making Berkshire's cash position advantageous for downturn opportunities. Berkshire's core business, with nearly $45 billion in annualized operating earnings, outpaces market growth and deserves a premium valuation over the S&P 500. The company's $325 billion cash position and diverse assets provide unique opportunities for capital deployment, promising strong long-term returns despite market challenges. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 11
Berkshire Hathaway: P/B Ratio Still Matters
Summary There are good reasons to argue against the relevance of the P/B ratio for BRK stock. I simply disagree, especially as Berkshire continues its equity divestitures at a rapid pace. BRK’s current valuation is near a 3-sigma level when measured in P/B ratio. As the company holds more cash and fixed-income securities, the relevance of P/B ratio only increases. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 05
Berkshire Hathaway Should Be Broken Up
Summary Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has underperformed due to its massive size, limiting its ability to generate alpha from new investments. A breakup of BRK could unlock significant shareholder value by freeing undervalued operating entities and eliminating the unwieldy structure. BRK's diverse holdings lack industrial synergy, suggesting that separating them could enhance individual valuations and overall shareholder returns. Despite Buffett's track record, the current structure and lack of attractive investment opportunities mean that shareholders may continue to underperform. Thus, our 'Hold' rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Dec 04
Narrative update from Goran Damchevski
BRK’s revenue has been relatively flat since Q2 with growth in the bottom-line.Seeking Alpha • Nov 27
Berkshire Hathaway: Cash Hoard Likely To Be Underutilized For Longer
Summary Berkshire Hathaway missed EPS estimates in Q3 FY24 due to losses in the insurance segment. However, I believe the bigger picture ought to focus on the conglomerate's capital allocation. Cash buildup is occurring but opportunities to deploy may not come soon as the S&P 500 is rising driven by sustainable EPS growth not overhyped multiple expansion. Valuations are elevated for Berkshire at 1.62x P/B levels; a historical peak vs the median P/B of 1.46x. There is some upside potential amid broader range-bound relative technicals. However, I think this is too short-term to justify a longer multi-quarter or multi-year bullish view. I am cautious about the next innings of Berkshire Hathaway, specifically, its ability to make good, meaningful capital allocation decisions. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 18
Buffett Keeps Raising Cash At Berkshire, But Does The Trump Win Change Anything?
Summary Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s latest 13F filing shows significant net selling, including reductions in Apple and Bank of America, and an unusual addition of Domino's Pizza. Buffett's actions suggest he believes the market is overvalued, as evidenced by no buybacks and increasing cash reserves. Economic concerns, potential overvaluation, and preparation for a big acquisition might explain Buffett's selling strategy. Given Buffett's stance and Berkshire's historical valuation metrics, I recommend against buying BRK.B at current levels. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 10
Berkshire Hathaway: BNSF Keeps Generating Billions In Free Cash Flow
Summary Berkshire Hathaway's investment in BNSF is a very good case study for investments in capital-intensive businesses. In Berkshire's Q3 report, we also learn how BNSF performed in the quarter and in the first nine months of the year. The operating performance, coupled with a solid financial position, suggests BNSF will return this year too several billions in FCF to Berkshire, with a yield around 15%. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 03
Berkshire Hathaway's Strategic Moves: Cashing Out As The Market Gets Expensive
Summary Berkshire Hathaway thinks the market is so expensive, it's willing to pay the long-term capital gains taxes on its large investments. The company has built a $300+ billion cash position while generating strong earnings from its existing business. Overall, we expect the company to generate strong shareholder returns, making it a valuable investment versus the market. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 17
Berkshire Hathaway: Why I'm Buying More Shares
Summary Berkshire Hathaway remains a solid investment due to its strong insurance business, significant cash reserves, and undervalued stock price compared to Big Tech firms. The firm’s recent trimming of Apple shares and decreased stake in Bank of America are seen as positive moves, enhancing investment income. Despite potential risks from regulatory changes and natural disasters, Berkshire Hathaway's unique structure and diversified portfolio provide resilience and growth opportunities. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNew Narrative • Oct 10
The Berkshire Success Recipe: Concentrated Portfolio With Diversified Operations
Berkshire has managed to find a balance between a diversified business and an alpha-rich portfolio.Seeking Alpha • Sep 27
Why Berkshire Hathaway Belongs In Your Dividend Portfolio Despite No Payout
Summary Despite not paying a dividend, Berkshire Hathaway can be an excellent addition to your dividend portfolio, optimizing it in terms of risk and reward. Apple (with a proportion of 28.0%), American Express (12.9%), Bank of America (11.0%), Coca-Cola (9.3%), and Chevron (5.5%) are presently the largest positions of Berkshire Hathaway. Berkshire Hathaway has a broad portfolio of financially healthy companies with a wide economic moat, substantial cash reserves and a proven track record of outperforming the S&P 500. These characteristics make Berkshire Hathaway an excellent addition to The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio, and I believe the company can be an attractive addition to your dividend portfolio as well. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Sep 26
Berkshire Hathaway: A Fortress of Financial Strength
Strong Financial Fundamentals: Berkshire's robust balance sheet and low debt-to-equity ratio provide a solid foundation for future growth.Seeking Alpha • Sep 20
Berkshire Hathaway: Ajit Jain Halved Position, Time To Reexamine Stock
Summary New developments surrounding BRK have led me to reexamine my early buy rating. The top two developments on my list include; Ajit Jain's divestiture, and changes in BRK’s equity positions. The first one has prompted me to reexamine BRK’s valuation, which turns out to be what I call a 3-sigma level in terms of its current P/B ratio. The second one suggests to me the limited potential for BRK to grow its book value or deploy capital. These considerations have led me to downgrade BRK to Hold. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 04
Berkshire Hathaway: There May Be Something Big Going On Behind Buffett's Selling
Summary Understand Berkshire's recent and future sales by comparing them to owning shares in Berkshire Hathaway. Consider the actual realizable value of a stock position after taxes. Consider the likelihood that Buffett's recent sales were at least in part to enable an acquisition of Chubb, which is likely a winner with or without being acquired by Berkshire. Acquisitions, which don't trade, are more valuable than publicly traded companies, thus likely candidates for deploying Berkshire's sale proceeds. Market value isn't the true realizable amount due to tax implications, which are particularly important right now. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Aug 27
Berkshire Hathaway: Recent Rebound Leaves Limited Upside (Rating Downgrade)
Summary In June, Berkshire Hathaway earned a Strong Buy rating due to its underperformance relative to the S&P 500. Berkshire has since outperformed the S&P 500 by over 7%, returning more than 11% in several months. Berkshire’s significant reduction in its Apple holdings and the accumulation of cash raise concerns about finding future investment opportunities amid increasing private equity dry powder. Given the current valuation at 1.63x book value and recent rapid appreciation, Berkshire earns a Hold rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Aug 21
Berkshire Hathaway: Worth A Bullish Stance
Summary Berkshire Hathaway is a massive conglomerate led by Warren Buffett, with a market capitalization of $944.6 billion. The company's revenue and profits have been strong, with insurance operations driving much of the growth. After selling off a large portion of Apple stock, Berkshire Hathaway's cash position hit an all-time high of $276.94 billion, and its float grew further. While shares are a bit outside of their historical valuation range, they are still likely appealing for long-term, value-oriented investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Aug 15
Tracking Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio - Q2 2024 Update
Summary Berkshire Hathaway's 13F stock portfolio value decreased from ~$332B to ~$280B in Q2 2024, with the top five positions accounting for ~73% of the portfolio. The article provides insights into Berkshire Hathaway's stock portfolio changes, including new stakes in Ulta Beauty and Heico Holdings, as well as stake disposals in Paramount Global and Snowflake Inc. Details on stake increases in companies like Occidental Petroleum and Chubb Limited, as well as stake decreases in companies like Apple Inc. and Chevron Corp., are also provided in the article. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Aug 04
Berkshire Hathaway: What's Buffett Thinking Holding All That Cash
Summary Berkshire Hathaway sold nearly half of its Apple stock position in Q2 and raised nearly $100 billion in cash. The cash raise could be a valuation call, preparation for a large deal, or more worrisome, reserves for negative legal judgments. Berkshire's operating businesses are performing well, and my fair value estimate is just slightly under market price. The stock remains a Buy, with the excess of cash over insurance float providing optionality for bigger deals than in the past. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jul 21
Berkshire's Future: Greg Abel's Impressive Track Record
Summary Greg Abel will be the main decision-maker driving Berkshire's future growth. Berkshire Hathaway Energy, managed by Greg Abel, has been the fastest organically growing division of Berkshire. Greg Abel has been deploying capital at ~13% return, exceeding even Warren Buffett’s stock portfolio returns. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jul 11
Berkshire Hathaway Q2 2024 Book Value And Earnings Estimates; Relative Value Has Improved
Summary After a strong start, Berkshire Hathaway is now trailing the S&P500 for the year. Q3 operating earnings are expected to be around $11.4 billion, setting another record for Berkshire, with insurance underwriting and investment income driving growth. Price/Book value at the end of Q2 is ~1.43x, much more in line with recent history, after spiking over 1.6x earlier in the year. Berkshire is likely still only repurchasing token amounts of shares in Q2, but that could change soon. Berkshire beginning to monetize its Apple stake should de-risk the shares from a broader market correction. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 27
2024 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting: Summary Of The 37 Questions And Answers
Summary Although Berkshire has reduced its stake in Apple, it will continue to be its largest equity holding in its portfolio at yearend 2024. Greg Abel, who will be the next CEO at Berkshire, will be responsible for allocating capital regarding large acquisitions and selecting individual stocks for its portfolio. Insurance is the most important business at Berkshire and is primarily responsible for its large increase in operating earnings during the first quarter of 2024. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 17
Berkshire Hathaway: Pessimism Against Buffett Makes Little Sense (Upgrade)
Summary Berkshire Hathaway stock has underperformed recently. However, don't be mistaken in thinking that you should turn bearish. Berkshire's operating earnings profile is expected to remain resilient. Investors are also confident in Berkshire's succession planning, mitigating Buffett's key person risk. Berkshire's massive cash horde is expected to keep growing, providing more opportunities for deployment. I argue why pessimism in Warren Buffett doesn't make much sense. Read on. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 07
Berkshire Hathaway: Nothing Lasts Forever
Summary In my opinion, Berkshire Hathaway, despite its phenomenal performance over the past few decades, will face a period of stagnation at best over the next few years. Buffett's AAPL position has gotten so large that BRK's portfolio is, roughly speaking, trapped in his most successful investment. Apart from the investment in Apple over the last ten years, BRK would actually be a very poor investment compared to the general market. My target price for BRK.B is at $361.3 - around 13.45% below today's share price. I believe it makes no sense to buy BRK until its valuation in terms of P/E ratio falls into the low teens. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 14
Berkshire's 15 Years Of Disappointing Acquisitions
Summary Every major non-insurance acquisition Berkshire Hathaway has made in the past 15 years has underperformed the alternate of just buying the S&P 500, including BNSF. Operating performance in most of the major non-insurance Berkshire companies seems to have performed worse under Berkshire's ownership. I believe Berkshire's financial disclosures are too inconsistent for many of its major operating businesses. Berkshire would have been far better off simply investing the money in the S&P 500. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 05
Berkshire Hathaway 2024 Annual Meeting: Buffett And Abel Show Us The Future
Summary Berkshire Hathaway's 2024 annual meeting provided more clarity on the future of the company under new leadership. Greg Abel will take a more active role managing both Berkshire's operating businesses and its capital allocation strategy. Intrinsic value has not changed much in the past quarter, but with the share price lower and clearer prospects for the future, Berkshire stock is back in Buy territory. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 08
Buffett's Bonanza? Berkshire's 2023 A Mixed Bag
Summary Berkshire's insurance businesses saved the day as non-insurance businesses struggled in 2023. Listed equities rebounded with a $72 billion gain compared to a $67 billion loss in the prior year. To achieve eye-popping performance or just to stay ahead of the S&P 500, Berkshire needs new investment ideas. The current valuation looks fair from a long-term perspective but the share price could experience a correction during 2024. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 29
Berkshire Hathaway: Never Bet Against Buffett
Summary Berkshire Hathaway has experienced impressive growth in recent quarters due to the overall improvement of the American economy. The company's insurance business and investment portfolio are expected to continue generating record earnings and creating additional shareholder value. Even at the current price, Berkshire Hathaway appears to be a great company to own for the long term. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 13
Berkshire Hathaway: Warren Buffett Has Work With GEICO, BNSF, And Especially BHE
Summary Buffett's Annual Shareholder Letter needs to be read twice, first for its optimistic tone, then for problems it raises with GEICO, BNSF, and BHE. The most severe problem is with Berkshire Hathaway Energy with legal problems from wildfires which threaten spiraling costs threatening the existence of PacifiCorp. Buffett might choose to avoid future uncertainty by passing PacifiCorp to the California/Oregon public or declaring bankruptcy, thus joining an exodus of capitalists fed up with West Coast policies. Fortunately, as a conglomerate of many parts, Berkshire will survive this problem with acceptable damage. It's still a Buy. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 25
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 2023 Shareholder Letter
Summary “Net earnings (loss)” numbers read $90 billion for 2021, ($23 billion) for 2022 and $96 billion for 2023. “Operating earnings” were $27.6 billion for 2021; $30.9 billion for 2022 and $37.4 billion for 2023. Berkshire should do a bit better than the average American corporation and, more important, should also operate with materially less risk of permanent loss of capital. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 15
Tracking Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio - Q4 2023 Update
Summary Berkshire Hathaway's 13F stock portfolio value increased by 11% in Q4 2023 to approximately $347 billion. The top five positions in the portfolio are Apple Inc., Bank of America, American Express, Coca-Cola, and Chevron. Berkshire Hathaway sold StoneCo, Markel, D.R. Horton, Globe Life, and Paytm while increasing stakes in Chevron Corp., Occidental Petroleum, and Sirius XM Holdings. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 15
Berkshire After Buffett, What To Expect?
Summary Uncertainty surrounds the future of Berkshire Hathaway after Warren Buffett departs. Berkshire currently trades at net asset value, suggesting that the market believes in Buffett's stewardship. The next generation of leaders does not have such trust. The strong businesses owned by Berkshire Hathaway will continue growing. Buybacks will help the next generation of leaders to steady the ship during the transition. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 31
Berkshire Hathaway: Do As Buffett Says Not As He Does
Summary An updated calculation of Berkshire's current P/B shows that it is trading in the fair valuation range. Leading manufacturing activity indicators warn of a slowdown, which could adversely impact Berkshire's earnings performance for its operating business. Cash flow conversion has worsened again over the last 2 quarters and the deterioration is not a miniscule amount. Technical analysis of Berkshire relative to the S&P500 also suggests mean-reversion possibilities back down towards the longer-term 15-year trading range, implying negative alpha potential vs the broad market index. I have my eye on the rebounding consumer sentiment indicators as a key risk monitorable. If this translates to earnings surprises in Berkshire's equity investments, it could play spoilsport to my 'Strong Sell' thesis. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 20
Berkshire's Cash Cow: Year-End Check On BNSF
Summary Warren Buffett's investment in BNSF has been highly profitable, generating over $40 billion in free cash flow and sending over $50 billion to Berkshire Hathaway. BNSF's financial performance in 2023 has been impacted by lower freight volumes and higher operating costs, leading to a decline in operating revenues and earnings. Despite the challenges, BNSF has maintained a strong earning power and a solid ability to service its debt, making it a valuable asset within Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 20
Berkshire Hathaway: How (Not) To Piggyback On Buffett's Stock Ideas
Summary Despite enormous interest, media reports on Berkshire’s portfolio activity are often wrong or incomplete. Here is what Berkshire investors should know to understand what is going on inside the portfolio. If you want to piggyback on Buffett’s stock ideas, here is how (not) to do it, alongside many caveats. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 12
Berkshire Hathaway: Time To Be Greedy
Summary Berkshire Hathaway released impressive Q3 earnings results earlier this month, with operating earnings increasing by 41% year-over-year. Going forward, Berkshire Hathaway has more than enough growth opportunities to exceed expectations in the future. Despite macroeconomic and geopolitical risks, Berkshire Hathaway is undervalued and is a solid BUY. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 04
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Dumps Billions Worth Of Stocks For 4th Consecutive Quarter
Summary Berkshire Hathaway reports a 41% growth in operating income for Q3 2023. Warren Buffett slows down share buybacks despite strong earnings and record cash reserves. Buffett favors investment in U.S. Treasuries over equities, aligning with the author's portfolio strategy. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 15
Berkshire Hathaway: The Soaring Value Of The Float
Summary Berkshire Hathaway's stable low-cost funding becomes a competitive advantage in a rising interest rate environment. Higher fixed income yields are improving interest income considerably. As equity valuations improve, Berkshire is expected to become more acquisitive and experience faster growth. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| BRK.A | US Diversified Financial | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.1% |
| 1Y | -6.9% | -10.6% | 30.6% |
Return vs Industry: BRK.A exceeded the US Diversified Financial industry which returned -10.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: BRK.A underperformed the US Market which returned 30.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| BRK.A volatility | |
|---|---|
| BRK.A Average Weekly Movement | 2.2% |
| Diversified Financial Industry Average Movement | 6.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: BRK.A has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: BRK.A's weekly volatility (2%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 387,800 | Greg Abel | www.berkshirehathaway.com |
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility businesses. The company provides property, casualty, life, accident, and health insurance and reinsurance; operates railroad systems in North America; generates, transmits, stores, and distributes electricity from natural gas, coal, wind, solar, hydroelectric, nuclear, and geothermal sources; operates natural gas distribution and storage facilities, interstate pipelines, liquefied natural gas facilities, and compressor and meter stations; and holds interest in coal mining assets. It manufactures boxed chocolates and other confectionery products; specialty chemicals, metal cutting tools, and components for aerospace and power generation applications; prefabricated and site-built residential homes, flooring products; insulation, roofing, and engineered products; building and engineered components; paints and coatings; and bricks and masonry products, as well as offers manufactured and site-built home construction, and related lending and financial services.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| BRK.A fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$1.01t |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$72.47b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$375.39b |
14.2x
P/E Ratio2.7x
P/S RatioIs BRK.A overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| BRK.A income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$375.39b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$36.77b |
| Gross Profit | US$104.28b |
| Other Expenses | US$31.81b |
| Earnings | US$72.47b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 50.38k |
| Gross Margin | 27.78% |
| Net Profit Margin | 19.31% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 17.7% |
How did BRK.A perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 16:26 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is covered by 12 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Stephen Biggar | Argus Research Company |
| Jay Gelb | Barclays |
| Michael Hartnett | BofA Global Research |