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

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$472.77 +0.89 (+0.19%)
Closing price 08/1/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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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

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
0

Based on 0 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Berkshire Hathaway in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "N/A." Out of the 0 analysts, for BRK.B.

Consensus Price Target

$575.00
21.62% Upside
According to the 0 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 21.62% from the current price of $472.77.
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BRK.B Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/3/24 to 8/3/25
1 Month Ago
7/4/24 to 7/4/25
3 Months Ago
5/5/24 to 5/5/25
1 Year Ago
8/4/23 to 8/3/24
Strong Buy N/A
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy N/A
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold N/A
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell N/A
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$575.00$520.00$520.00$443.00
Forecasted Upside21.62% Upside7.26% Upside1.51% Upside3.42% Upside
Consensus RatingN/A
Hold
Moderate Buy
Hold

BRK.B Analyst Recommendations By Month

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BRK.B Price Targets by Month

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Berkshire Hathaway Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBerkshire HathawayFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
0.00
2.54
2.53
Consensus RatingN/AModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside21.62% Upside25.78% Upside14.55% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
3/26/2025Argus
4 of 5 stars
Kevin Heal
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Set Target$575.00+7.91%
7/22/2024TD Cowen
4 of 5 stars
A. Kligerman
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Initiated CoverageHold$465.00+7.03%
9/29/2023Edward Jones
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
8/7/2023UBS Group
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 Boost Target$405.00 ➝ $414.00+18.29%

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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 Wednesday, July 30, 2025. 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 reported operating earnings of $47.4 billion in 2024, showcasing strong financial performance and growth compared to the previous year.
  • Berkshire Hathaway's diversified operations across various sectors, including insurance, rail transportation, and energy, provide stability and resilience against market fluctuations.
  • The current stock price is around $350, reflecting investor confidence and the company's solid fundamentals.
  • Warren Buffett's disciplined investment philosophy focuses on companies with competitive advantages, which can lead to long-term value creation for shareholders.
  • Recent strategic capital allocations, including significant investments in Occidental Petroleum and Japanese trading houses, indicate a proactive approach to value investing.

Berkshire Hathaway
Bear Case

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

  • Despite strong earnings, major equity holdings like Apple and American Express have faced challenges, which could impact overall stock performance.
  • The company's concentrated investment strategy, with 85% of its public equity portfolio in just twelve holdings, may increase risk if any of these investments underperform.
  • Market uncertainties and economic fluctuations could affect Berkshire Hathaway's diverse operations, potentially leading to volatility in earnings.
  • As the company actively returns capital to shareholders through buybacks, this may limit funds available for new investments or acquisitions.
  • Investors may find the stock less appealing during periods of high growth in other sectors, as Berkshire's value-oriented approach may not yield immediate returns.

BRK.B Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 0 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.

According to analysts, Berkshire Hathaway's stock has a predicted upside of 21.62% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.


This page (NYSE:BRK.B) was last updated on 8/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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