Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$733,080.39 -529.42 (-0.07%)

Closing price 06/18/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

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$733,500.00 +419.62 (+0.06%)

As of 06/18/2026 07:09 PM Eastern

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Berkshire Hathaway - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 3 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
1

Buy
1

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Berkshire Hathaway in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 3 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for BRK.A.

Consensus Price Target

$758,532.00
3.47% Upside

According to the 3 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Berkshire Hathaway, the average price target is $758,532.00. The highest price target for BRK.A is $854,596.00, while the lowest price target for BRK.A is $700,000.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.47% from the current price of $733,080.39.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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BRK.A Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 6/20/25 to 6/20/26	1 Month Ago 5/21/25 to 5/21/26	3 Months Ago 3/22/25 to 3/22/26	1 Year Ago 6/20/24 to 6/20/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	N/A
Buy	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	N/A
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	N/A
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	N/A
Consensus Price Target	$758,532.00	$758,532.00	$762,476.33	N/A
Forecasted Upside	3.47% Upside	5.33% Upside	5.59% Upside	N/A
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	N/A

BRK.A Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

BRK.A Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Berkshire Hathaway Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Berkshire Hathaway	Finance Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.00	2.30	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	3.47% Upside	29.84% Upside	15.89% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent BRK.A News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
5/4/2026	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Brian Meredith 2 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Buy	$871,417.00 ➝ $854,596.00	+20.16%
11/12/2025	TD Cowen 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Hold	$718,000.00 ➝ $721,000.00	-6.84%
10/27/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 4 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Market Perform ➝ Underperform	$700,000.00	-5.15%

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Should I Buy Berkshire Hathaway Stock? BRK.A Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Berkshire Hathaway pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Berkshire Hathaway
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Berkshire Hathaway:

The current stock price is around $720, reflecting a reasonable valuation supported by strong fundamentals, including a price-to-earnings ratio that suggests it is not overvalued relative to its earnings.
Recent acquisition of a profitable business demonstrates a strategic move to convert idle cash into productive assets, reinforcing the company's focus on stable earnings over speculative ventures.
Berkshire Hathaway's disciplined financial approach has allowed it to avoid share repurchases in favor of external opportunities that promise long-term value creation for shareholders.
The company has delivered solid gains year-to-date, showcasing its resilience and ability to provide stability in a volatile market, particularly against the backdrop of high-momentum technology stocks.
With a diversified earnings base, Berkshire Hathaway is well-positioned to manage significant liabilities from its subsidiaries, ensuring overall financial health and growth potential.

Berkshire Hathaway
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Berkshire Hathaway for these reasons:

Despite solid year-to-date gains, Berkshire's performance has lagged behind the S&P 500, indicating a potential opportunity cost for investors seeking higher returns.
The company faces significant legal and financial liabilities from its subsidiary, PacifiCorp, related to past wildfires, which could impact its financial stability if not managed effectively.
Berkshire Hathaway's cautious approach towards high-valuation sectors, such as technology, may limit its growth potential in rapidly evolving markets.
The reliance on traditional industries may pose risks as market dynamics shift towards more innovative and technology-driven sectors.
Investors may find the company's slower growth trajectory less appealing compared to high-growth stocks, which could lead to a preference for more aggressive investment strategies.

BRK.A Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 3 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Berkshire Hathaway is $758,532.00, with a high forecast of $854,596.00 and a low forecast of $700,000.00.

3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Berkshire Hathaway in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" BRK.A shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BRK.A, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Berkshire Hathaway's stock has a predicted upside of 3.47% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Berkshire Hathaway has been rated by research analysts at UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Berkshire Hathaway less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Berkshire Hathaway is 2.00 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.30. Learn more on how BRK.A compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:BRK.A) was last updated on 6/20/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.

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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) Stock Forecast & Price Target