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

$465.44 +3.97 (+0.86%)

Closing price 08/8/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$465.74 +0.31 (+0.07%)

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Berkshire Hathaway - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 1 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
0

Buy
1

Based on 1 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Berkshire Hathaway in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 1 analysts, 1 has given a buy rating for BRK.B.

Consensus Price Target

$575.00
23.54% Upside

According to the 1 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Berkshire Hathaway, the average price target is $575.00. The highest price target for BRK.B is $575.00, while the lowest price target for BRK.B is $575.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 23.54% from the current price of $465.44.

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BRK.B Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/9/24 to 8/9/25	1 Month Ago 7/10/24 to 7/10/25	3 Months Ago 5/11/24 to 5/11/25	1 Year Ago 8/10/23 to 8/9/24
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)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$575.00	$520.00	$520.00	$457.50
Forecasted Upside	23.54% Upside	8.81% Upside	1.25% Upside	5.98% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy	Hold

BRK.B 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.B 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	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.54	2.53
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	23.54% Upside	23.79% Upside	13.84% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent BRK.B News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
8/4/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy
3/26/2025	Argus 4 of 5 stars	Kevin Heal Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$575.00	+7.91%
7/22/2024	TD Cowen 4 of 5 stars	A. Kligerman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Hold	$465.00	+7.03%
9/29/2023	Edward Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold

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Should I Buy Berkshire Hathaway Stock? BRK.B 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, August 7, 2025. 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 $350, reflecting strong market confidence in the company's diversified business model.
Berkshire Hathaway has a robust portfolio of subsidiaries across various industries, including insurance, utilities, and manufacturing, which helps mitigate risks associated with market volatility.
The company has consistently demonstrated strong financial performance, with significant revenue growth driven by its insurance and utility sectors.
Recent investments in renewable energy sources position Berkshire Hathaway favorably in the growing green energy market, aligning with global sustainability trends.
The company's strong cash flow allows for strategic acquisitions and investments, enhancing its long-term growth potential.

Berkshire Hathaway
Bear Case

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

Market fluctuations can impact the performance of Berkshire Hathaway's insurance business, which is sensitive to economic conditions.
As a conglomerate, the complexity of its operations may lead to challenges in management and oversight, potentially affecting overall performance.
Increased competition in the insurance and utility sectors could pressure profit margins and market share.
The company's size may limit its agility in responding to rapid market changes compared to smaller, more nimble competitors.
Investors may find the stock less attractive if interest rates rise, as higher rates can negatively impact the valuation of growth stocks like Berkshire Hathaway.

BRK.B Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 1 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Berkshire Hathaway is $575.00, with a high forecast of $575.00 and a low forecast of $575.00.
: 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Berkshire Hathaway in the last year. There is currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" BRK.B shares.
: According to analysts, Berkshire Hathaway's stock has a predicted upside of 23.54% 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 more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Berkshire Hathaway is Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how BRK.B compares to other companies.

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