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

$460.21

+5.28 (+1.16%)

(As of 10/11/2024 ET)

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

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 2 Analyst Ratings

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Hold
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Buy
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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 $460.21.

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BRK.B Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/13/23 to 10/12/24	1 Month Ago 9/13/23 to 9/12/24	3 Months Ago 7/15/23 to 7/14/24	1 Year Ago 10/13/22 to 10/13/23
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	1.44% Upside	1.78% Upside	19.99% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy	Hold

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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

Type	Berkshire Hathaway	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.48	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-0.59% Downside	12.77% Upside	6.83% 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

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Berkshire Hathaway
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Berkshire Hathaway:

Berkshire Hathaway's major shareholder recently sold a significant number of shares, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
The current stock price of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) is at an attractive level, offering a potential entry point for investors seeking value.
Berkshire Hathaway has a history of successful strategic portfolio moves, which could lead to enhanced shareholder value in the long term.
Large shareholders are required to disclose their transactions with the SEC, providing transparency and insight into the company's operations.
Berkshire Hathaway's consistent track record of generating strong returns over time may appeal to investors looking for stable growth opportunities.

Berkshire Hathaway
Bear Case

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

Continued insider selling of Berkshire Hathaway shares could raise concerns about the company's future prospects among investors.
The high volume of shares sold by Berkshire Hathaway's major shareholder may indicate potential risks or challenges ahead for the company.
Repeated selling of shares by insiders might suggest a lack of confidence in Berkshire Hathaway's short-term performance.
Investors may face uncertainty regarding Berkshire Hathaway's future strategic direction and investment decisions due to recent significant share sales.
The consistent selling of shares by Berkshire Hathaway insiders could impact market sentiment and investor confidence in the company.

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 twelve months. 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.