BRK-B

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B

Quarterly revenue, EPS, free cash flow, valuation, and Rule of 40 scores for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B.

R40: 11$1.09T
$504.27+10.27 (+2.08%)● Live
Current Narrative

Berkshire Hathaway is seen as a defensive powerhouse with $350-382B cash, outperforming amid market slips. The Buffett Indicator signals overvaluation risks at extreme levels (2.2 STD above trend), but the company is viewed as superior to S&P 500 for stability. Cash pile larger than Bitcoin's exchange market value. Market sees it as the ultimate "be greedy when others are fearful" play. Greg Abel took over as CEO Jan 1, 2026 following Buffett's retirement.

News

Latest Coverage

In-DepthFeb 4

Market Cap Is a Lie (Sort Of): Why the Simplest Metric in Finance Is Harder Than You Think

Market cap looks simple - price times shares. But stock-based compensation, corporate events, dual-class structures, and even crypto supply dynamics mean the number you see is rarely the whole story.

R40
NewsJan 31

Berkshire Hathaway stock price outperforms

Stock shines as investors go defensive; $350 billion cash helps amid Wall Street slip, ahead of jobs report.

EuropeSays
NewsJan 29

Buffett Indicator at Extreme Overvaluation

Indicator 2.2 STD above trend, most extreme ever; historically triggers corrections or bear markets.

@BraVoCycles on X
NewsJan 28

Berkshire Hathaway has more cash than Bitcoin market value

$382B cash exceeds Bitcoin on exchanges; most coins unavailable due to exchange wallet use.

@Rajatsoni on X
NewsJan 24

Berkshire Hathaway Cost Basis on UnitedHealth

Cost basis around $313-315; UnitedHealth down 20% to $280s—opportunity to be greedy when others are fearful.

@DudeWhoInvests on X
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Rule of 402025 Q3
10.8
✗ Below 40
Revenue Growth YoY+2.1%
+
FCF Margin+8.6%
History
29
Q4
2023 R40 +29
12
Q1
11
Q2
-3
Q3
1
Q4
2024 R40 +5
7
Q1
4
Q2
11
Q3
ANALYST RATINGS
BRK-B
Hold$465
Initiated
2024-07-22
Buy$450
Upgrade
2024-05-29
Overweight$210
Initiated
2017-09-14
Overweight$205
Reiterated
2017-08-11
Overweight$166
Reiterated
2016-01-07
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Revenue
2025Q3$95.0B
*Qtr, USD
EPS
0
2025Q3$14.27
*Qtr, USD per share
P/E Ratio
2025Q316.08
*Qtr, x
Free cash flow
0
2025Q3$8.2B
*Qtr, USD
Shares
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Cumulative FCF
2025Q3$250.9B
*Running total, USD
Company timeline

Earnings release dates

QuarterEnd datePublication dateSource
2025 Q42025-12-312026-02-28 (upcoming)Link
2025 Q32025-09-302025-11-01Link
2025 Q22025-06-302025-08-02Link
2025 Q12025-03-312025-05-03Link
2024 Q42024-12-312025-02-22Link
2024 Q32024-09-302024-11-02Link
2024 Q22024-06-302024-08-03Link
2024 Q12024-03-312024-05-04Link
2023 Q42023-12-312024-02-24Link
2023 Q32023-09-302023-11-04Link
2023 Q22023-06-302023-08-05Link
2023 Q12023-03-312023-05-06Link
2022 Q42022-12-312023-02-25Link
2022 Q32022-09-302022-11-05Link
2022 Q22022-06-302022-08-06Link
2022 Q12022-03-312022-04-30Link
2021 Q42021-12-312022-02-26Link
2021 Q32021-09-302021-11-06Link
2021 Q22021-06-302021-08-07Link
2021 Q12021-03-312021-05-01Link
2020 Q42020-12-312021-02-27Link
2020 Q32020-09-302020-11-07Link
2020 Q22020-06-302020-08-08Link
2020 Q12020-03-312020-05-02Link
Background

Company History

ExchangeNYSE
IPO DateMay 9, 1996
IPO Price$1110.00
Shares Outstanding2.16B
1955
Merger Formation
Berkshire Hathaway formed from merger of Hathaway Manufacturing Company and Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates, creating a textile manufacturer with 15 plants and over 12,000 workers.
1965
Buffett Takes Control
Warren Buffett gained control, firing manager Seabury Stanton after a dispute over a tender offer, marking the start of his management and shift from textiles.
1967
Entry into Insurance
Acquired National Indemnity Company for $8.6 million, entering the insurance business, which became a core component.
2008
Financial Crisis Investments
Invested $5 billion in Goldman Sachs preferred stock during crisis, earning over $2 billion in profit from warrants.
2010
Major Railroad Acquisition
Acquired BNSF Railway for $26 billion after initial 10.9% buy in 2007, becoming its largest acquisition.
2016
Precision Castparts Purchase
Acquired Precision Castparts Corp. for $32.1 billion; in 2020, wrote down value by ~$10 billion.
2022
Alleghany Corporation Deal
Acquired Alleghany Corporation for $11.6 billion, reducing price by investment banker fees.
2025
CEO Transition
Warren Buffett retired as CEO at end of 2025, with Greg Abel succeeding on January 1, 2026; Buffett continued as chairman until 2025.
2025
OxyChem Acquisition
Acquired OxyChem for $9.7 billion in cash, marking largest deal in three years as of October 2025.
Leadership

Key Players

Warren E. Buffett
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
The "Oracle of Omaha" has led Berkshire since 1965, transforming it from a textile company into a $1T+ conglomerate. Legendary value investor and capital allocator.
Gregory E. Abel
Vice Chairman, Non-Insurance Operations
Designated successor to Buffett as CEO. Oversees all non-insurance businesses including BNSF Railway and Berkshire Hathaway Energy. Joined via MidAmerican Energy acquisition.
Ajit Jain
Vice Chairman, Insurance Operations
Oversees all insurance operations including GEICO, General Re, and Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group. Joined Berkshire in 1986; renowned for underwriting complex risks.
Marc D. Hamburg
Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
CFO since 1992. Oversees financial reporting, treasury functions, and regulatory compliance. Key to maintaining Berkshire's conservative capital structure.
Todd Combs
Investment Manager & CEO of GEICO
Manages a portion of Berkshire's equity portfolio. Also serves as CEO of GEICO, Berkshire's flagship auto insurer. Joined Berkshire in 2010.
Ted Weschler
Investment Manager
Manages a significant portion of Berkshire's investment portfolio. Former hedge fund manager who joined in 2012. Focuses on healthcare, technology, and financials.
Short Interest

Short interest data unavailable for BRK-B.