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

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$891,213.23 +5,553.23 (+0.63%)
As of 12:14 PM Eastern
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Berkshire Hathaway - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
0
Buy
1

Based on 2 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 2 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for BRK.A.

Consensus Price Target

$838,702.50
-5.89% Downside
According to the 2 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Berkshire Hathaway, the average price target is $838,702.50. The highest price target for BRK.A is $942,405.00, while the lowest price target for BRK.A is $735,000.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -5.89% from the current price of $891,213.23.
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

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/13/25 to 11/13/26
1 Month Ago
10/14/25 to 10/14/26
3 Months Ago
8/15/25 to 8/15/26
1 Year Ago
11/13/24 to 11/13/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$838,702.50$787,337.00$787,337.00$750,252.67
Forecasted Upside-5.89% Downside-0.30% Downside4.10% Upside-2.38% Downside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

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.
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BRK.A Price Targets by Month

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Berkshire Hathaway Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBerkshire HathawayFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.00
2.27
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-5.25% Downside33.29% Upside13.83% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/22/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Brian Meredith
Brian Meredith
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$906,011.00 ➝ $942,405.00+14.80%
8/10/2026
Meyer Shields
Meyer Shields
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetUnderperform$695,000.00 ➝ $735,000.00-8.10%
11/12/2025
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetHold$718,000.00 ➝ $721,000.00-6.84%

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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, November 12, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Berkshire Hathaway pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Berkshire Hathaway
Bull Case

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

  • The company executed a record $9.6 billion in stock buybacks during the third quarter of 2026, which is more than double the amount spent in the previous quarter. This aggressive capital return strategy signals that management believes the stock is trading below its intrinsic value, providing a potential floor for the share price and reducing the number of shares outstanding to boost earnings per share for remaining holders.
  • Berkshire Hathaway posted its biggest monthly outperformance against the S&P 500 since 2010, driven by a 19.3% earnings lift from its BNSF railroad division. This demonstrates the resilience of its industrial operations, which continue to grow even as other sectors face headwinds, offering a stable revenue stream that is less correlated with broader market volatility.
  • The company holds a massive liquidity cushion of $377.4 billion in cash and Treasury bills, which exceeds its $335.5 billion stock portfolio. This unprecedented cash pile provides a significant safety net against economic downturns and positions the company to make opportunistic acquisitions or investments when market conditions become favorable, a strategy that has historically driven long-term shareholder value.
  • With the stock trading at $885,145.41, Berkshire Hathaway is approaching its 52-week high of $894,950.00. This price action reflects strong investor confidence and a rotation of capital into the conglomerate, suggesting that the market is valuing the company's diversified business model and strong balance sheet highly in the current economic environment.
  • The company is deepening its international investment strategy by planning a second yen bond sale in 2026. By leveraging low borrowing costs and currency hedging, Berkshire is expanding its Japanese investment strategy, which diversifies its revenue sources and reduces reliance on the U.S. market, potentially capturing growth opportunities in a different economic region.

Berkshire Hathaway
Bear Case

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

  • Third-quarter operating earnings fell nearly 6% year-over-year, with a 5.8% decline in operating earnings as weaker insurance underwriting and investment income offset growth in other sectors. This decline in core profitability suggests that the company's traditional insurance business, a key driver of its cash flow, is facing significant headwinds that could impact future earnings stability.
  • The company has not paid a dividend since 1967, resulting in a 0.00% dividend yield. For income-focused investors, this lack of cash distributions means that all returns must come from capital appreciation, which may not align with the needs of retirees or those seeking regular income streams, especially when compared to other financial services companies that offer consistent payouts.
  • Inflation remains hot, and rising Federal Reserve rate risks are putting pressure on financial stocks. As a major holder of fixed-income assets and a lender, Berkshire Hathaway is exposed to interest rate fluctuations that can affect the value of its bond portfolio and the cost of borrowing, potentially squeezing margins and reducing investment income in a high-rate environment.
  • The stock's valuation is becoming stretched, with a P/E ratio of 16.47 and a market cap of $1.26 trillion. While the company is profitable, the high valuation may limit future upside potential if earnings growth slows, and investors may face a higher risk of price correction if market sentiment shifts or if the company fails to meet elevated expectations.
  • The transition of leadership from Warren Buffett to Greg Abel, who took over day-to-day operations and the $359 billion investment portfolio at the end of 2025, introduces execution risk. While Abel has made significant moves like the record buybacks, the market is still assessing his long-term investment philosophy and strategic direction, which may differ from the legacy approach that built the company's reputation.

BRK.A Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 2 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Berkshire Hathaway is $838,702.50, with a high forecast of $942,405.00 and a low forecast of $735,000.00.

2 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 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 downside of -5.89% 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 2.27. Learn more on how BRK.A compares to other companies.

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MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Berkshire Hathaway analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/22/2026.
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