BRK-B stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Berkshire Hathaway Inc. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $531.67 — +4.2% versus the last price of $510.00. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
BRK-B historical returns
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BRK-B annual returns by year
Insider activity in BRK-B
BRK-B's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 1 sale ($36.5M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Jul 31, 2026.
| Jul 31, 2026 | Berkshire Hathaway Inc | 10% owner | Sell | $36.5M |
About Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility businesses. The company provides property, casualty, life, accident, and health insurance and reinsurance; operates railroad systems in North America; 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. It manufactures boxed chocolates and other confectionery products; specialty chemicals, metal cutting tools, and components for aerospace and power generation applications; prefabricated and site-built residential homes, 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. In addition, the company provides recreational vehicles, apparel, footwear, toys, jewelry, custom picture framing products, alkaline batteries, logistics services, and professional aviation training and shared aircraft ownership programs; castings, forgings, fasteners/fastener systems, aerostructures, and precision components; and cobalt, nickel, and titanium alloys. Further, it distributes televisions and information, and grocery and non-food consumer products; franchises and services quick service restaurants; and distributes electronic components. Additionally, it retails automobiles; furniture, bedding, and accessories; household appliances, electronics, and floor coverings; watches, home decor and repair services; sells kitchenware; and motorcycle clothing and equipment. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
BRK-B Key Statistics
BRK-B in plain English
- P/E ratio (13.0) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of BRK-B's yearly profit. That's on the low side, which can mean it's cheap — or that the market is worried.
- ROE (12.12%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (22.30%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend — BRK-B doesn't pay a meaningful dividend; the return here comes from the share price, not cash payouts.
BRK-B stock: frequently asked questions
What is Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s stock price today?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) last traded at $510.00 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $464.01 and $537.74.
Is BRK-B stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on BRK-B is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $531.67 — about +4.2% versus the current price of $510.00. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in BRK-B 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $3,389 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 239%, or 13.0% per year.
Does BRK-B pay a dividend?
No — Berkshire Hathaway Inc. does not currently pay a meaningful dividend. Returns for shareholders come from changes in the share price.
What is BRK-B's P/E ratio?
BRK-B trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 13.0, and 23.4 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
What is Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s ticker symbol?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. trades under the ticker symbol BRK-B on the NYSE.
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