Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B)

US — Financial Services Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol BRK-B
  • Rev/Share 192.7271
  • Book/Share 304.4228
  • PB 1.611
  • Debt/Equity 0.2144
  • CurrentRatio 6.3541
  • ROIC 0.1298

 

  • MktCap 1054085463403.0
  • FreeCF/Share 5.5925
  • PFCF 87.3672
  • PE 13.0337
  • Debt/Assets 0.1205
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.1277

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 3

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News

Should Berkshire Hathaway Start Paying Dividends?
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Published: May 12, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

I was quite surprised when Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) shares took a 5% hit to the chin on the first trading day that followed the bombshell announcement that Warren Buffett would be stepping down as CEO.

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In His Final Annual Meeting as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO, Warren Buffett Once Again Repudiated President Donald Trump's Tariffs
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Published: May 11, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

Warren Buffett surprised Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 0.18%) (BRK.B 0.09%) shareholders earlier this month at the annual shareholders meeting when he announced that he would be ending a 60-year reign as the company's president and CEO at the end of 2025. Greg Abel will take over both roles, and Buffett will move to the position of chairman.

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Warren Buffett Goes Out On Top, Beating The Mag 7 Stocks
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Published: May 09, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Buffett made his fortune buying quality companies and holding them patiently for the long run.

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Here's the real reason Berkshire Hathaway holds almost $350 billion in cash right now
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Published: May 08, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral

If America itself was a stock — ticker symbol “USA” — Warren Buffett would like the product, but not the management.

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Buy the Dip in Berkshire's Stock After Buffett Picks Successor?
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Published: May 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Announcing his plans to step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), Warren Buffett will pass the torch to Greg Abel, the vice chairman of non-insurance operations, including Berkshire Hathaway Energy.

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Buffett Passes The Torch: What Greg Abel Means For Berkshire's Future
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Published: May 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Warren Buffett's 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Inc. meeting marked a significant transition, as Greg Abel now is set to take over as CEO by year-end. Buffett emphasized patience in investing, the fair valuation of the stock market, and defended Berkshire's Apple position while criticizing tariffs. Greg Abel's experience in the energy sector aligns with Berkshire's strategic investments in energy, suggesting a forward-thinking leadership transition.

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Warren Buffett: The End Of An Era For Berkshire Hathaway
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Published: May 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Warren Buffett, the longest-serving CEO of a publicly traded company, announced his resignation as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, creating uncertainty but also a potential buying opportunity. Despite recent disappointing financial performance, Berkshire Hathaway remains strong with significant cash reserves and a market capitalization exceeding $1 trillion. Greg Abel, the current Vice Chairman, will succeed Buffett, ensuring continuity of the company's value-oriented culture and investment philosophy.

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Want to Beat S&P 500 ETFs? Follow Warren Buffett's Strategy
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Published: May 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Warren Buffett steps down after 60 years, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional returns. Here's how his investing wisdom still guides us in today's evolving market.

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STEW: A Cheaper Way To Own Berkshire Hathaway
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Published: May 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

STEW is a solid core holding with a large cap value tilt, with about 40% invested in Berkshire Hathaway and about 10% in J.P. Morgan Chase. The fund's locked-in low-cost fixed leverage below 3% is a significant advantage, driving alpha and outperforming peers. STEW's high discount to NAV, currently at -19.11%, makes it an attractive buy, especially when the discount exceeds 20%.

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Will Berkshire Hathaway Start Paying a Dividend After Warren Buffett Retires? This Billionaire Thinks It Will.
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Published: May 07, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

Warren Buffett shocked Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 0.06%) (BRK.B 0.18%) investors at the company's recent annual meeting by announcing his intent to retire from the CEO role at the end of 2025. At this point, Buffett's named successor, Greg Abel, will take over the top spot, although Buffett himself will stay on as chairman of the board.

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Berkshire's Equity Portfolio Is Critical to Company; Who Will Run it After Buffett?
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Published: May 07, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Neutral

Ted Weschler and Todd Combs. have run about 10% of Berkshire's $300 billion equity portfolio with CEO Warren Buffett handling the other 90%.

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Small investors rushed into Berkshire shares during dip even after their hero Buffett sets exit
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Published: May 06, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Everyday traders bought more than $24 million of Class B shares on Monday.

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How investors should think about Berkshire's stock price without Buffett
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Published: May 06, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. won't be the same without Warren Buffett running things, and now investors must think about what kind of company it will become under Greg Abel.

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Berkshire Hathaway: Buffett Didn't Invest Much On The Way Out
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Published: May 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s Q1 2025 results show declining revenues and a significant cash pile, with Warren Buffett stepping down as CEO in 2026. The investment firm has not made substantial investments recently, with equity investments decreasing and a large cash balance focus on generating interest income. Despite operating earnings of $9.6 billion, growth in operating profits is stagnant, and the stock trades at ~25x EPS targets.

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3 Stable Stocks to Buy When the Price is Right
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Published: May 06, 2025 by: Morningstar
Sentiment: Positive

There's no such thing as a safe stock, but these low-volatility names stand up relatively well in shaky markets.

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Berkshire Hathaway: Opportunities Arise In Turbulent Times
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Published: May 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Warren Buffett will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, with Greg Abel taking over, ensuring continuity in the company's strategic direction. Berkshire Hathaway's strong cash position and diversified portfolio make it a safe haven in turbulent markets, driving its stock up 19% this year. The company's investments in renewable energy and opportunistic acquisitions during economic downturns provide robust growth catalysts and long-term stability.

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Who is Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO who will succeed Warren Buffett?
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Published: May 06, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Neutral

Warren Buffett's announcement Saturday that he would be retiring as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway came as a surprise to lots of people, including the person who was elected to succeed him the next day. Greg Abel has been Buffett's right-hand man for many years and the public heir apparent for the past five, but Buffett, in making his announcement, said he hadn't told Abel the moment was coming.

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After Warren Buffett's New $348 Billion Warning to Wall Street, Is He Worried About the Recent Stock Market Turmoil? The Answer May Surprise You.
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Published: May 06, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI -0.24%), S&P 500 index (^GSPC -0.64%), and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -0.74%) all soared last year -- but Warren Buffett didn't jump on the bandwagon and aggressively buy stocks. Instead, the billionaire investor was a net seller and built up a record stockpile of cash at Berkshire Hathaway.

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Warren Buffett Just Sent Wall Street a $174 Billion Warning. Here's What Investors Absolutely Must Know.
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Published: May 06, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

Warren Buffett has led Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A -5.20%) (BRK.B -4.99%) for six decades, during which he turned what began as a small textile mill into a trillion-dollar conglomerate. Berkshire stock has returned 20% annually since Buffett took control in 1965, due in large part to savvy acquisitions and prudent investments.

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Dairy Queen CEO on the floor at the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting
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Published: May 05, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Dairy Queen CEO on the floor at the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting.

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Forest River CEO on the floor with Warren Buffett and Greg Abel at Berkshire's annual meeting
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Published: May 05, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Forest River CEO Doug Gaeddert speaks with Warren Buffett, Greg Abel and Becky Quick at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting about how tariffs and inflation are affecting the company's prices.

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Kevin Clayton on the floor with Warren Buffett and Greg Abel at Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting
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Published: May 05, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Becky Quick speaks with Clayton Homes CEO Kevin Clayton from the floor of Berkshire Hathway's annual meeting.

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Lubrizol CEO discusses new product innovations at Berkshire annual meeting
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Published: May 05, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

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Glenview's Bill Stone: If Greg Abel comes close to Buffett's performance shareholders will be happy
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Published: May 05, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Bill Stone, Glenview Trust Company, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss what stuck out to Stone the most from Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, how Abel will do at capital allocation, and much more.

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Warren Buffett is retiring: Here's a look at his best and worst Wall Street investments
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Published: May 05, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Negative

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Saturday that he wants to step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year. The revelation came as a surprise because the 94-year-old had previously said he did not plan to retire.Buffett, one of the world's richest people and most accomplished investors, took control of Berkshire Hathaway in 1965 when it was a textiles manufacturer.

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Top Stock Movers Now: Berkshire Hathaway, Netflix, Newmont, and More
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Published: May 05, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

Major U.S. equities indexes were mostly lower at midday Monday amid concerns about tariffs and anticipation of this week's Federal Reserve decision on interest rates. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell, while the Dow gained.

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Why Berkshire Hathaway Stock Is Sinking Today
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Published: May 05, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

Shares of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A -3.90%) (BRK.B -4.17%) are falling on Monday. The company's stock lost 4.3% as of 11:45 a.m.

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Warren Buffett Announces Stepping Down in 2026
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Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Warren Buffett Announces Stepping Down in 2026.

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Berkshire Hathaway Stock Plunges After Warren Buffett Steps Down. Is This a Golden Opportunity to Buy?
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Published: May 05, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

There may never have been a smoother transition from an iconic CEO to a successor. Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A -3.90%) (BRK.B -3.95%) let markets know several years ago that Greg Abel would be Buffett's eventual replacement.

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Berkshire Hathaway: The Golden Standard For Succession
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Published: May 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Warren Buffett is retiring, with Greg Abel poised to lead Berkshire Hathaway, ensuring a smooth succession and continued strong earnings. Berkshire Hathaway's operating earnings annualize to nearly $40 billion, with a P/E ratio in the low double-digits after accounting for cash and equity holdings. The company shows strength across segments, notably in BNSF and Berkshire Hathaway Energy, which is a major investment focus with over $10 billion in annual capex.

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About Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B)

  • IPO Date 1996-05-09
  • Website https://www.berkshirehathaway.com
  • Industry Insurance - Diversified
  • CEO Mr. Warren E. Buffett
  • Employees 392400

Berkshire Hathaway Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility businesses worldwide. The company provides property, casualty, life, accident, and health insurance and reinsurance; and operates railroad systems in North America. It 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 and footwear products, jewelry, and custom picture framing products, as well as alkaline batteries; castings, forgings, fasteners/fastener systems, aerostructures, and precision components; and cobalt, nickel, and titanium alloys. 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 clothing and equipment. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.