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

$476.57 +4.51 (+0.96%)

(As of 11/22/2024 ET)

Berkshire Hathaway - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 2 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

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 "Moderate Buy." Out of the 2 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for BRK.B.

Consensus Price Target

$457.50
-4.00% Downside

According to the 2 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Berkshire Hathaway, the average price target is $457.50. The highest price target for BRK.B is $465.00, while the lowest price target for BRK.B is $450.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -4.00% from the current price of $476.57.

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BRK.B Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Month Ago 10/25/23 to 10/24/24	3 Months Ago 8/26/23 to 8/25/24	1 Year Ago 11/24/22 to 11/24/23
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)	0 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$457.50	$457.50	$457.50	$414.00
Forecasted Upside	-4.00% Downside	-0.05% Downside	0.91% Upside	14.22% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold

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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	2.50	2.49	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-4.00% Downside	10.25% Upside	7.66% 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
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%
5/29/2024	Argus 2 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$450.00	+11.41%
9/29/2023	Edward Jones 3 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
8/7/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		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 Thursday, November 21, 2024. 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:

Berkshire Hathaway has a strong track record of performance, consistently delivering solid returns over the years, which makes it an attractive option for long-term investors.
The company has recently pivoted towards safer assets, with over $234 billion invested in short-term U.S. Treasuries, reflecting a strategic move to weather economic turbulence and maintain liquidity.
Current stock price for BRK.B is appealing, and analysts maintain a moderate buy rating, suggesting that the stock remains attractive even after impressive gains.
Berkshire Hathaway's diversification strategy includes investments in various sectors, such as insurance, utilities, and consumer goods, which helps mitigate risks associated with market volatility.
Recent additions to its portfolio, including Heico and Ulta Beauty, align with Buffett's philosophy of investing in companies with strong competitive advantages, indicating a forward-thinking investment strategy.

Berkshire Hathaway
Bear Case

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

The company has reduced its exposure to high-growth tech stocks like Apple and exited positions in companies like Paramount Global, which may indicate a cautious approach that could limit growth potential.
Recent sales of stakes in companies such as Capital One and Chevron suggest a broader rebalancing strategy that may lead to missed opportunities in sectors with high growth potential.
While the shift towards U.S. Treasuries is conservative, it may also reflect a lack of confidence in finding attractive equity investments, which could limit overall returns.
Investors may find Berkshire Hathaway's size and diversification to be a double-edged sword, as it can lead to slower decision-making and less agility in capitalizing on emerging market trends.
The company's complex structure and wide range of subsidiaries can make it difficult for investors to fully understand its operations and financial health, potentially leading to uncertainty.

BRK.B 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 $457.50, with a high forecast of $465.00 and a low forecast of $450.00.
: 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Berkshire Hathaway in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BRK.B shares.
: According to analysts, Berkshire Hathaway's stock has a predicted downside of -4.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Analysts like Berkshire Hathaway more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Berkshire Hathaway is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how BRK.B compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:BRK.B) was last updated on 11/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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