BRK.A icon

Berkshire Hathaway Class A

682,500.00 USD
+9,226.00
1.37%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
1 day
1.37%
5 days
-0.85%
1 month
-2.96%
3 months
-0.44%
6 months
10.57%
Year to date
24.14%
1 year
25.52%
5 years
100.82%
10 years
199.71%
 

About: Berkshire Hathaway is a holding company with a wide array of subsidiaries engaged in diverse activities. The firm's core business segment is insurance, run primarily through Geico, Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group, and Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group. Berkshire has used the excess cash thrown off from these and its other operations over the years to acquire Burlington Northern Santa Fe (railroad), Berkshire Hathaway Energy (utilities and energy distributors), and the companies that make up its manufacturing, service, and retailing operations (which include five of Berkshire's largest noninsurance pretax earnings generators: Precision Castparts, Lubrizol, Clayton Homes, Marmon, and IMC/ISCAR). The conglomerate is unique in that it is run on a completely decentralized basis.

Employees: 396,500

0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

118.55% more ownership

Funds ownership: 26.2% [Q2] → 144.75% (+118.55%) [Q3]

11% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 52 | Existing positions closed: 47

2% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 120 [Q2] → 122 (+2) [Q3]

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,017 [Q2] → 1,022 (+5) [Q3]

1% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $64.2B [Q2] → $63.5B (-$621M) [Q3]

31% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 83 | Existing positions reduced: 121

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BRK.A.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 72 articles about BRK.A published over the past 30 days

Positive
The Motley Fool
5 hours ago
If I Could Buy and Hold Only a Single Stock, This Would Be It
One of the most common questions I get asked is, "If you could only buy one stock to hold for the long term, what would it be?" And for the past few years, my answer has been the same -- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 1.37%) (BRK.B 0.86%).
If I Could Buy and Hold Only a Single Stock, This Would Be It
Positive
The Motley Fool
8 hours ago
If You Bought 1 Share of Berkshire Hathaway When It Joined the New York Stock Exchange, Here's How Many Shares You Would Own Now
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 1.37%) (BRK.B 0.86%) has roots dating back to the 19th century, but its modern legacy took shape when Warren Buffett took control in 1965. Under Buffett's leadership, the struggling textile company transformed into a conglomerate spanning industries like insurance, energy, and consumer goods.
If You Bought 1 Share of Berkshire Hathaway When It Joined the New York Stock Exchange, Here's How Many Shares You Would Own Now
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
21 hours ago
Warren Buffett Is Buying Again – But There's A Big Catch This Time
Long-time investors and Warren Buffett mavens are familiar with his quote, “His favorite holding for an S&P 500 stock is forever”, so it's not surprising to report that for all of the success and stature Berkshire Hathaway has in the investment world, 7 top companies make up almost 75% of the funds' total holdings.
Warren Buffett Is Buying Again – But There's A Big Catch This Time
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Berkshire Hathaway Trades Above 50-Day SMA: What to Do With the Stock?
Despite premium valuation, given favorable analyst sentiment, growth projections and operational excellence, it is time to add BRK.B stock for a better return.
Berkshire Hathaway Trades Above 50-Day SMA: What to Do With the Stock?
Positive
CNBC
1 day ago
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway scoops up Occidental and other stocks during sell-off
Berkshire Hathaway bought over $560 million worth of stocks over the last three sessions.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway scoops up Occidental and other stocks during sell-off
Positive
MarketBeat
2 days ago
Stock Buybacks Outperform Dividends: Here's the Key Advantage
When investors consider the benefits of investing in a stock, they usually only consider the basic level of capital appreciation and dividend payouts. After all, this is what is largely covered in the mainstream financial media and what is talked about at the proverbial cocktail parties, with people bragging about their dividend yield or how much their stock just went up.
Stock Buybacks Outperform Dividends: Here's the Key Advantage
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 days ago
Prediction: Warren Buffett Will Sell All of His Apple Stock in 2025
Apple (AAPL -2.14%) has been one of Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A -1.96%) (BRK.B -1.99%) most successful investments. However, there comes a time to move on from an investment, and I think Warren Buffett and his team are set up to do that in 2025.
Prediction: Warren Buffett Will Sell All of His Apple Stock in 2025
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 days ago
Billionaire Bill Ackman Has 45% of His Hedge Fund's $13.4 Billion Portfolio Invested in Just 3 Stocks
Bill Ackman likes to focus on just a few companies at a time. His hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital, invests in high-quality businesses with stocks that Ackman feels have become mispriced relative to their intrinsic value.
Billionaire Bill Ackman Has 45% of His Hedge Fund's $13.4 Billion Portfolio Invested in Just 3 Stocks
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
Berkshire Hathaway For Dividend Investors: My Favorite Buffett Dividend Stock
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway doesn't pay dividends because Buffett believes his team allocates capital better than individual investors could. Dividend investors seek reliable cash flows for retirement, preferring stocks with significant dividends, combining attractive yields and growth rates. Here are some of my favorite stocks, including one which is a great buy today.
Berkshire Hathaway For Dividend Investors: My Favorite Buffett Dividend Stock
Neutral
24/7 Wall Street
5 days ago
Warren Buffett Has Best Year Since 2021 as Market Rips: Should I Sell My Berkshire Hathaway?
If any investor has stood the test of time, it is Warren Buffett, and with good reason.
Warren Buffett Has Best Year Since 2021 as Market Rips: Should I Sell My Berkshire Hathaway?
Charts implemented using Lightweight Charts™