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

$460.20

+2.73 (+0.60%)

(As of 09/30/2024 ET)

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

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 2 Analyst Ratings

Sell
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Hold
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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
-0.59% 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 -0.59% from the current price of $460.20.

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BRK.B Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/2/23 to 10/1/24	1 Month Ago 9/2/23 to 9/1/24	3 Months Ago 7/4/23 to 7/3/24	1 Year Ago 10/2/22 to 10/2/23
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)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 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	$432.00	$414.00
Forecasted Upside	-0.59% Downside	-3.87% Downside	6.46% Upside	18.98% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy	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	2.46	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold
Predicted Upside	-0.59% Downside	12.78% Upside	6.15% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Negative 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 3 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 Tuesday, September 10, 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's major shareholder has been consistently selling shares at a high value, indicating confidence in the company's performance and potential growth.
The recent stock price of Berkshire Hathaway has shown stability and resilience in the market, providing a reliable investment option for risk-averse investors.
Berkshire Hathaway's strategic portfolio moves, as evidenced by recent transactions, demonstrate adaptability to market conditions and a focus on maximizing shareholder value.
The company's long-term investment strategy, led by Warren Buffett, is renowned for delivering consistent returns and outperforming the market over time.
Berkshire Hathaway's diversified business model across various industries provides investors with exposure to a wide range of sectors, reducing overall portfolio risk.

Berkshire Hathaway
Bear Case

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

Continued selling of Berkshire Hathaway shares by major shareholders may raise concerns about potential internal issues or a lack of long-term growth prospects.
The stability of Berkshire Hathaway's stock price may limit short-term profit opportunities for investors seeking rapid returns or high volatility investments.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact Berkshire Hathaway's performance, leading to fluctuations in stock value and potential investor anxiety.
Berkshire Hathaway's size and scale may hinder rapid growth compared to smaller, more agile companies in the market, potentially limiting upside potential for investors.
Investing in Berkshire Hathaway may require a longer investment horizon to fully realize the benefits of the company's value-oriented approach, which may not align with short-term investor goals.

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 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 research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BRK.B shares.
: According to analysts, Berkshire Hathaway's stock has a predicted downside of -0.59% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Berkshire Hathaway has been rated by research analysts at TD Cowen in the past 90 days.
: 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 10/1/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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