Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. It conducts a diverse range of operations through wholly and partially owned subsidiaries across key industries such as insurance and reinsurance, energy and utilities, freight rail transportation, manufacturing, services and retailing. Its insurance businesses include well-known names like GEICO, Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group and General Re, providing property, casualty and specialty coverage on a global scale. The energy and utilities segment, managed through Berkshire Hathaway Energy, delivers regulated and non-regulated power generation, transmission and distribution services across the United States, Canada and select international markets.

In addition to insurance and energy, Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio encompasses BNSF Railway, one of the largest freight railroad networks in North America, and a broad manufacturing division that spans industrial equipment, building products and consumer goods. Retail operations include prominent brands such as Nebraska Furniture Mart and See’s Candies, alongside specialty businesses in automotive, printing and logistics services. This diversified structure allows the company to balance cash flows and capital allocation decisions across economic cycles, reinforcing its reputation as a stable steward of long-term value.

Originally founded in the 19th century as a textile manufacturer, Berkshire Hathaway evolved into its current form following Warren Buffett’s acquisition of a controlling interest in the mid-1960s. Under Buffett’s leadership, the company shifted its focus from declining textile operations to acquiring strong, cash-generating businesses. Today Berkshire Hathaway’s footprint spans North America, Europe and Asia, with investments and operations in emerging and developed economies. Warren Buffett serves as chairman and chief executive officer, supported by a management team that includes vice chair Greg Abel and other senior executives responsible for overseeing its core operating segments.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $741,800.96 to $753,679.84
• 50-Day Range: $691,488.54 to $759,993.38
• 52-Week Range: $657,497.50 to $812,855.00
• Volume: 489 shs
• Average Volume: 374 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.08 trillion
• P/E Ratio: 17.11
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Berkshire Hathaway Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Berkshire Hathaway scored higher than 14% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 900th out of 933 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Berkshire Hathaway.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Berkshire Hathaway is 17.11, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 284.04.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Berkshire Hathaway is 17.11, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 246.11.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Berkshire Hathaway has a P/B Ratio of 1.65. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: N/A
• Short Interest Level: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for BRK.A.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Berkshire Hathaway does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Berkshire Hathaway does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.57

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for BRK.A.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.46

News Sentiment

Berkshire Hathaway has a news sentiment score of 0.46. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 33 news articles for Berkshire Hathaway this week, compared to 20 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 3 people have searched for BRK.A on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 4 people have added Berkshire Hathaway to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -43% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Berkshire Hathaway insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $929,460.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.39% of the stock of Berkshire Hathaway is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 22.97% of the stock of Berkshire Hathaway is held by institutions.

BRK.A Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BRK.A shares performed this year?

Berkshire Hathaway's stock was trading at $680,920.00 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, BRK.A stock has increased by 10.0% and is now trading at $749,002.16.

How were Berkshire Hathaway's earnings last quarter?

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A) announced its earnings results on Saturday, August, 2nd. The financial services provider reported $7,759.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $7,514.24 by $245.34. The financial services provider earned $92.52 billion during the quarter. Berkshire Hathaway had a net margin of 17.00% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.96%.

Does Berkshire Hathaway have any subsidiaries?

Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries include these companies: Pilot Flying J, HomeServices of America, Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Co, Precision Castparts, Precision Castparts, Detlev Louis Motorradvertriebs, Charter Brokerage, and others.

How do I buy shares of Berkshire Hathaway?

Shares of BRK.A stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/02/2025
• Today: 10/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: INS - PROP&CASLTY
• Sub-Industry: Insurance
• Current Symbol: NYSE:BRK.A
• Previous Symbol: NYSE:BRK/A
• CIK: 1067983
• Web: www.berkshirehathaway.com
• Phone: 402-346-1400
• Fax: 402-346-3375
• Employees: 372,000
• Year Founded: 1998

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $43,768.6992
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 17.11
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $89.00 billion
• Net Margins: 17.00%
• Pretax Margin: 21.60%
• Return on Equity: 6.96%
• Return on Assets: 3.92%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.47
• Quick Ratio: 0.47

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $371.43 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.90
• Cash Flow: $42,197.30 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 17.75
• Book Value: $453,291.16 per share
• Price / Book: 1.65

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,440,000
• Free Float: 1,432,000
• Market Cap: $1.08 trillion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.77