Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B)

US — Financial Services Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol BRK-B
  • Rev/Share 172.1054
  • Book/Share 304.4228
  • PB 1.5618
  • Debt/Equity 0.1924
  • CurrentRatio 6.3541
  • ROIC 0.077

 

  • MktCap 1023329669489.0
  • FreeCF/Share 5.5925
  • PFCF 84.818
  • PE 12.6353
  • Debt/Assets 0.1081
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.1277

 

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

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News

Why Berkshire, Coca-Cola, and Other Low-Volatility Stocks Are Killing It in 2025
BRK-A, BRK-B, KO
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

Coca-Cola, which happens to be a top Berkshire holding, is up nearly 16% in 2025.

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Some on Wall Street Predict Retest of the April Low: 4 Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks Are Safe Spaces
BRK-A, BRK-B
Published: May 22, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

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

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Prediction: This Warren Buffett Stock Will Become a $2 Trillion Company by 2030
BRK-A, BRK-B
Published: May 22, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

As of May 20, the 10 largest companies in the world by market cap were:

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) is a Trending Stock
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Published: May 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Berkshire Hathaway B (BRK.B) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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58% of Warren Buffett's $287 Billion Portfolio at Berkshire Hathaway Is Invested in Just 4 Unstoppable Stocks
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Published: May 21, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

For decades, no money manager has commanded the attention of Wall Street professionals and everyday investors quite like Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A -0.67%) (BRK.B -0.81%) Warren Buffett.

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Kraft Heinz Evaluating Strategic Transactions, Berkshire Hathaway Steps Away From Board
BRK-A, BRK-B, KHC
Published: May 20, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Neutral

The maker of ketchup and sliced cheese didn't say what potential transactions it is considering, and it hasn't set a timeline for its review.

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Kraft Heinz Evaluating Strategic Transactions, Berkshire Hathaway Steps Away from Board
BRK-A, BRK-B, KHC
Published: May 20, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Neutral

The maker of ketchup and sliced cheese didn't say what potential transactions it is considering, and it hasn't set a timeline for its review.

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Chubb Becomes Timelier As Greg Abel About To Lead Berkshire Hathaway
BRK-A, BRK-B, CB
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Recent events led me to see an increased probability of a full Chubb buyout by Berkshire Hathaway under Greg Abel's leadership. BRK's latest 13-F disclosure showed Chubb is now its 9th largest holding, with over 6.6% ownership. Chubb offers attractive valuation, robust profitability, and fits Berkshire's insurance-driven float model, making it a compelling acquisition target.

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Berkshire Hathaway Doesn't Pay Dividends—But This BRK-B ETF Yields an Ultra-High 15%
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Published: May 19, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Warren Buffett is one of history's most celebrated investors, leading Berkshire Hathaway ( NYSE:BRK-A )( NYSE:BRK-B ) to a 20% annualized return since 1965, doubling the S&P 500's 9.9%.

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Saying Goodbye to An Era: The 3 Stocks Buffett Will Be Best Known For
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Published: May 19, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

For long-term investors, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B) has been one of the truly rare unicorns that's been worth holding onto for the very, very long-term.

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Warren Buffett will not take the stage at next year's Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting
BRK-A, BRK-B
Published: May 19, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral

The meeting will still take place in Omaha, Nebraska, and feature questions from shareholders, but Greg Abel will be the CEO fielding questions.

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Buffett to sit with board members at 2026 Berkshire meeting, won't appear on stage: report
BRK-A, BRK-B
Published: May 18, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Neutral

Berkshire Hathaway founder and Chairman Warren Buffett is going to forego his usual stage appearance at the 2026 company shareholders' meeting, the Omaha World-Herald reported on Sunday. Buffett instead will be seated alongside the company's board of directors while his successor and current vice chairman and incoming CEO Greg Abel answers questions, the report said.

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Buffett to sit alongside board members at 2026 Berkshire meeting, won't appear on stage, report says
BRK-A, BRK-B
Published: May 18, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

Berkshire Hathaway founder and chairman Warren Buffett is going to forego his usual stage appearance at the 2026 company shareholders' meeting, the Omaha World-Herald reported on Sunday.

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Warren Buffett's $347 Billion Warning to Wall Street Is Ringing Out Loud and Clear. History Says This Happens Next.
BRK-A, BRK-B
Published: May 18, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

The bull market roared on last year, and investors favored high growth stocks in particular -- with the idea that these sorts of players would excel in a potentially lower interest rate environment. And many of these investor favorites are involved in artificial intelligence (AI), a booming field that could drive growth well into the future.

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Warren Buffett Nearly Made His Biggest Investment Since 2022. Here's What's Holding Him Back.
BRK-A, BRK-B
Published: May 18, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

Warren Buffett has overseen the investment portfolio at Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 1.53%) (BRK.B 1.31%) for 60 years. In that time, he's produced mind-boggling returns for shareholders.

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The Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now
AAPL, AXP, BRK-A, BRK-B
Published: May 17, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Warren Buffett is one of the best investors the world has ever seen. From 1965 through 2024, a $100 investment in Berkshire Hathaway would have turned into $5.5 million.

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Trump to set tariff rates, Berkshire's holdings, Michael Burry's bearish on Nvidia, and Chinese tech
BRK-A, BRK-B, NVDA
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Negative

Yahoo Finance anchors Madison Mills and Brad Smith break down the latest financial news for May 16, 2025. President Trump says he will set tariff rates for trading partners over the next two to three weeks.

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Can Berkshire Hathaway Keep Beating the S&P Without Warren Buffett?
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Published: May 16, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

With Warren Buffett finally giving us a date when he'll be handing over the torch to his successor, Greg Abel, questions linger as to whether Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B) will be as much of a market-beater under a new CEO.

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Beverage Stock Surges as Berkshire Doubles Stake
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Published: May 16, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of Constellation Brands Inc (NYSE:STZ) are up 3.4% at $197.18 at last glance, after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) hiked its stake in the beverage company.

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Warren Buffett's $174 Billion Warning to Wall Street Serves Up a Bitter Truth for Investors
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Published: May 16, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

This has been an exceptionally busy month for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 1.32%) (BRK.B 0.77%) shareholders, as well as investors who closely monitor the thoughts and trading activity of billionaire CEO Warren Buffett.

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Sheds Citi Stake, Trims Other Big Bank Holdings
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Published: May 15, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) sold its shares of Citigroup (C) during the first quarter, while trimming its stakes in Bank of America (BAC) and Capital One (COF).

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Should Berkshire Hathaway Start Paying Dividends?
BRK-A, BRK-B
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?
BRK-A, BRK-B
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
BRK-A, BRK-B
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
BRK-A, BRK-B
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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About Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B)

  • IPO Date 1996-05-09
  • 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. 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.