Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-A)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol BRK-A
  • Rev/Share 261399.1655
  • Book/Share 466116.8289
  • PB 1.5638
  • Debt/Equity 0.1895
  • CurrentRatio 46.0634
  • ROIC 0.0545

 

  • MktCap 1048360344900.0
  • FreeCF/Share 5719.7497
  • PFCF 127.4602
  • PE 16.6597
  • Debt/Assets 0.1091
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.0967

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 3

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News

Berkshire Hathaway: It's Better To Buy Options Than Shares
BRK-A, BRK-B
Published: August 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Berkshire Hathaway's Q2 results were mixed, with declining insurance profits and ongoing business uncertainties despite a modest beat on EPS. P/E and P/B ratios add valuation uncertainties. But implied volatility for BRK options is near 52-week lows, among the lowest 5% percentile currently.

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Fairfax Financial: The Berkshire Hathaway Alternative For Your Portfolio
BRK-A, BRK-B
Published: August 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Fairfax Financial has delivered 3.5x returns in 3 years, driven by conservative insurance and investment operations with strong fundamentals. Fairfax follows a Berkshire Hathaway-like model but is smaller, more focused on insurance, and offers potential for higher growth due to its size. Prem Watsa targets 15% annual BVPS growth, including dividends, with the current P/B ratio at 1.5, its highest since 2013.

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Warren Buffett says Berkshire Hathaway is not in the market to buy a train company
BRK-A, BRK-B
Published: August 25, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

CNBC's Becky Quick joins 'Halftime Report' to discuss her call with Warren Buffett who says Berkshire Hathaway is not looking to buy a train company.

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Berkshire Hathaway not looking to buy a train company, CNBC reports
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Published: August 25, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

Berkshire Hathaway is not in the market to buy a train company, CEO Warren Buffett said to CNBC on Monday.

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Why Berkshire Hathaway is Expanding Its Investments in Japan?
BRK-A, BRK-B
Published: August 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BRK.B deepens its Japan bets with $23.5B stakes, yen bonds, and rising dividends fueling long-term growth.

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Buffett Increases Chevron Stake: Is it a Smarter Pick Than ExxonMobil?
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Published: August 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Exxon Mobil Corporation XOM and Chevron Corporation CVX are two integrated energy giants. In the past year, CVX has gained 11.4% against XOM's 2.9% decline.

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Berkshire's Strategic Acquisitions: A Driver of Long-Term Growth?
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Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Berkshire Hathaway fuels long-term growth through transformative deals and bolt-on acquisitions that expand earnings, float and diversification.

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Warren Buffett's decision to retire 'shocked' this analyst. He predicts these changes once the investor steps down.
BRK-A, BRK-B
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Neutral

Veteran analyst Meyer Shields said he was "shocked" by Warren Buffett's decision to retire. Shields expects Berkshire Hathaway to pay a dividend and face more scrutiny under Greg Abel.

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Buffett's Homebuilder Bet: A Bold Move or a Major Misstep?
BRK-A, BRK-B
Published: August 20, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Key Points in This Article: This isn't Warren Buffett's first foray into the homebuilder market.

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Chevron Q2: Berkshire Hathaway Added More, So Did I
BRK-A, BRK-B, CVX
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Berkshire Hathaway increased its Chevron stake in Q2 while trimming other top holdings, signaling strong institutional confidence. The confidence is well placed given the growth catalysts afoot at Chevron. The completion of the Hess acquisition as announced in its Q2 earnings report will boost long-term growth and free cash flow generation.

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Calls of the Day: UnitedHealth, Berkshire Hathaway and Cleveland-Cliffs
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Published: August 18, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

The Investment Committee discuss the latest Calls of the Day.

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Buffett Makes Big Moves Outside of UNH: A Buy and Sell Breakdown
BRK-A, BRK-B
Published: August 18, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway NYSE: BRK.B just revealed its highly anticipated buys and sells of Q2 2025. Understandably, all the focus is on the Oracle of Omaha's purchase of more than 5 million shares in UnitedHealth Group NYSE: UNH.

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Wedbush's Jay McCanless: Berkshire's bullishness on DR Horton and Lennar shows promise for housing
BRK-A, BRK-B, DHI, LEN
Published: August 18, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

Jay McCanless, Wedbush housing analyst, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss outlooks on homebuilder sentiment, expectations for the housing market, and much more.

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Invest Like Warren Buffett With These ETFs
BRK-A, BRK-B, UNH
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Buffett's Berkshire reshapes its portfolio with big bets on UnitedHealth and housing, while trimming Apple and Bank of America. The big bets put focus on ETFs like IHF and ITB.

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5 of Warren Buffett's New Q2 Stock Buys Pay Big Dividends
BRK-A, BRK-B, CVX, DPZ, LAMR, STZ, UNH
Published: August 18, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

If any investor has stood the test of time, it is Warren Buffett, and with good reason.

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Warren Buffett Is Selling Apple and Bank of America Stock and Piling Into an Embattled Healthcare Stock Down 46% This Year
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Published: August 17, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

Each quarter, investors anxiously await Warren Buffett's company B erkshire Hathaway filing its 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, divulging what stocks Berkshire held at the end of the quarter, and, therefore, what stocks the company bought and sold in any given quarter. Investors are always looking for a glimpse into the genius of Buffett and his team of investors, especially with Buffett set to step down as CEO of the company at the end of the year.

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Stock Market This Week: Chip Tariffs, INTC Soars, CRWV Crashes, UNH Berkshire Stake
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Published: August 15, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Markets muscled yet another winning week, led by a 3% rally from the RUT. The A.I. trade continued to dominate headlines, starting with Monday's announcement that Nvidia (NVDA) and AMD Inc. (AMD) will pay 15% of China chip revenue to the U.S. Intel (INTC) closed as the S&P 500's top performer of the week while CoreWeave (CRWV) sold off significantly after earnings.

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UnitedHealth: Berkshire Bets, A Strategic Signal Investors Can't Ignore
BRK-A, BRK-B, UNH
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Berkshire Hathaway's UnitedHealth Group Incorporated share purchase signals confidence in a sector where it has deep operational expertise. UnitedHealth remains systemically vital; no one, or possibly collection of competitors can absorb its market share or infrastructure. UNH stock trades ~56% below all-time high, offering ~127% upside potential if the shares return to those levels plus a growing dividend yield.

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Warren Buffett's Top 10 Berkshire Bets Span Apple, Coca-Cola, Finance And Oil
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Published: August 15, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has a history of beating the S&P 500, but his conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway Inc BRK BRK currently trails the stock market index. Here's a look at the current top holdings of Berkshire Hathaway and how they're performing year-to-date.

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Buffett's Secret $1.6B Bet Revealed In Berkshire's 13F (Rating Upgrade)
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Published: August 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. quietly built a massive stake in UnitedHealth Group, and I really like this. From oil and steel to homebuilders and healthcare, Berkshire is positioning for recession and stagflation resilience. After a 10% BRK dip post Buffett retirement, bullish momentum signals a potential rally ahead.

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UnitedHealth shares rise on Buffett's Berkshire stake
BRK-A, BRK-B, UNH
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK.A) has added a little more than five million shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH, ETR:UNH), sending shares of the health insurer nearly 13% higher on Friday. According to SEC filings, Buffett is joining other major investors including David Tepper and Michael Burry in boosting stakes in the beleaguered company.

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OMAH: I'd Rather Just Own Berkshire Hathaway
BRK-A, BRK-B, OMAH
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

OMAH is an ETF built on Berkshire Hathaway's securities portfolio. It earns a high 15% distribution yield selling covered calls on the portfolio. Berkshire's investment approach and long-term value focus argue that its stock portfolio should rise long term. So, OMAH's covered call writing should hold back long term gains.

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Berkshire Buys UnitedHealth Shares, Upgrading IHF After A Washout Summer Low
BRK-A, BRK-B, UNH
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I'm upgrading IHF from hold to buy after a sharp selloff, citing Berkshire's $1.6B UNH stake as a bullish signal. IHF's valuation is compelling, with a P/E of 13.1x and a PEG ratio of 1.5x, offering value versus the S&P 500. Technical analysis shows IHF has hit long-term support and bounced, suggesting capitulation and a potential bottom.

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Is the Buffett Premium Gone? Berkshire Hathaway Stumbles Hard in New Era of Uncertainty
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Published: August 12, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

Key Points in This Article: Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK-A)(BRK-B)stock has underperformed the S&P 500 by 25% since Buffett's departure announcement.

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Is GEICO the Cornerstone of Berkshire Hathaway's Insurance Growth?
BRK-A, BRK-B
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GEICO's cost-efficient model and steady float make it the driving force behind Berkshire Hathaway's insurance growth.

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2025 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting: Summary Of The 32 Questions And Answers
BRK-A, BRK-B
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Berkshire Hathaway remains highly patient and disciplined, holding significant cash reserves to seize rare, compelling investment opportunities rather than chasing market trends. Greg Abel is confirmed as Warren Buffett's successor, with Buffett expressing full confidence that the company's future prospects are even brighter under Abel's leadership. Berkshire's insurance operations, especially GEICO, have seen operational improvements and cost savings but face ongoing challenges from technology, AI, and industry competition.

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After Sitting on the Sidelines For 14 Months, Warren Buffett Could Be Buying One of His Favorite Stocks Again
BRK-A, BRK-B
Published: August 10, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Warren Buffett hasn't seen a lot to like in the stock market recently. In fact, he and his team of investment managers at Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A -0.40%) (BRK.B 0.83%) have been net sellers of stocks for 11 straight quarters.

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Wall Street Isn't Listening To Buffett's Market Crash Signal
BRK-A, BRK-B
Published: August 08, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

Key Points in This Article: Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A)(BRK-B) holds some $344 billion in cash, signaling caution as the market hits new highs.

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Berkshire Hathaway: Rare Misses Are Causing Short-Term Pain
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Published: August 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s Q2 earnings showed a 3.8% YoY operating profit decline, mainly due to one-off insurance losses from California wildfires. Despite the headline miss, core businesses like BNSF, Berkshire Hathaway Energy, and manufacturing delivered solid profit growth, supporting long-term confidence. Kraft Heinz and Occidental Petroleum remain rare missteps in Warren Buffett's portfolio, with Kraft Heinz facing headwinds from changing consumer tastes and private label competition.

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PGR vs. BRK.B: Which Insurer is a Safer Investment Option?
BRK-A, BRK-B, PGR
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PGR edges out BRK.B with stronger profit metrics, robust growth prospects and a leading position in personal auto.

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About Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-A)

  • IPO Date 1980-03-17
  • Website https://www.berkshirehathaway.com
  • Industry Insurance - Diversified
  • CEO Warren E. Buffett
  • Employees 392400

Berkshire Hathaway Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility businesses worldwide. It provides property, casualty, life, accident, and health insurance and reinsurance; and operates railroad systems in North America. The company also generates, transmits, stores, and distributes electricity from natural gas, coal, wind, solar, hydroelectric, nuclear, and geothermal sources; operates natural gas distribution and storage facilities, interstate pipelines, liquefied natural gas facilities, and compressor and meter stations; and holds interest in coal mining assets. In addition, the company manufactures boxed chocolates and other confectionery products; specialty chemicals, metal cutting tools, and components for aerospace and power generation applications; flooring products; insulation, roofing, and engineered products; building and engineered components; paints and coatings; and bricks and masonry products, as well as offers manufactured and site-built home construction, and related lending and financial services. Further, it provides recreational vehicles, apparel products, jewelry, and custom picture framing products, as well as alkaline batteries; castings, forgings, fasteners/fastener systems, and aerostructures; and seamless pipes, fittings, downhole casing and tubing, and mill forms. Additionally, the company distributes televisions and information; franchises and services quick service restaurants; distributes electronic components; and offers logistics services, grocery and foodservice distribution services, and professional aviation training and shared aircraft ownership programs. It also retails automobiles; furniture, bedding, and accessories; household appliances, electronics, and computers; jewelry, watches, crystal, china, stemware, flatware, gifts, and collectibles; kitchenware; and motorcycle apparel and equipment. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.