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

Company Overview

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Through its diverse subsidiaries, the company conducts operations in insurance, freight rail transportation, utilities and energy, manufacturing, distribution, and retail. Its expansive portfolio reflects a strategy of acquiring and holding businesses with strong cash flows and durable competitive advantages.

In the insurance sector, Berkshire Hathaway is active through flagship subsidiaries such as GEICO, Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group and Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group. These operations offer a wide range of property and casualty insurance, reinsurance and specialty lines coverage, providing a financial backbone that supports the conglomerate’s broader investment activities.

Outside insurance, Berkshire Hathaway’s holdings span multiple industries. The company owns BNSF Railway, one of North America’s largest freight rail networks; Berkshire Hathaway Energy, a major utility and renewable energy operator; and a portfolio of consumer brands that includes Dairy Queen, Duracell and Fruit of the Loom. It also maintains significant manufacturing and distribution businesses, such as Precision Castparts and McLane Company.

Founded through the merger of Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates and Hathaway Manufacturing Company, the firm evolved under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, with long-time Vice Chairman Charlie Munger. Operating primarily in the United States, Berkshire Hathaway also holds investments and subsidiary operations across international markets, reflecting a global reach guided by a long-term, value-oriented investment philosophy.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $709,940.00 to $717,500.00
• 50-Day Range: $705,000.00 to $772,100.00
• 52-Week Range: $609,578.63 to $812,855.00
• Volume: 240 shs
• Average Volume: 1,002 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.02 trillion
• P/E Ratio: 12.63
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

BRK.A Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BRK.A shares performed this year?

Berkshire Hathaway's stock was trading at $768,000.00 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BRK.A stock has decreased by 7.4% and is now trading at $710,978.50.

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.

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Financial Services
• Industry: Insurance - Diversified
• Sub-Industry: Insurance
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:BRK.A
• Previous Symbol: OTCMKTS:BRK.A
• CIK: 1067983
• Web: www.berkshirehathaway.com
• Phone: 402-346-1400
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 372,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 12.63
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

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

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $415.78 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.46
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,438,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $1.02 trillion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.82