Berkshire Hathaway Inc.(BRK-B)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosBerkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
the current forward P/E of 24.05 and stagnant revenue growth suggest limited near-term upside potential.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 2, 2026 | $5.25vs $5.08+3.3% | $93.7Bvs $92.9B+0.8% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | $4.73vs $5.51-14.2% | $100.7Bvs $97.0B+3.8% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | $8.90vs $5.51+61.5% | $94.2Bvs $95.6B-1.4% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | $14.27vs $5.39+164.7% | $95.0Bvs $99.2B-4.2% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B)
With rare exceptions, Berkshire Hathaway has historically avoided major investments in the technology sector. Under new CEO Greg Abel, however, Berkshire has doubled down on the company's position in Alphabet stock.
After saying they wouldn't buy Apple, Buffett and Munger made it Berkshire's largest investment ever. Abel is taking the opportunity to invest huge sums of capital into a long-overlooked company.
Berkshire Hathaway is a complicated company, with operations that include building homes to running railroads. The company's foundation is its insurance business.
After a $10 billion private placement announced on June 1, Berkshire's stake in Alphabet makes it the third-largest public equity position. Incredible profits and cash flow, coupled with a wide economic moat, are characteristics Buffett appreciates.
Berkshire Hathaway ended the first quarter of 2026 with nearly $400 billion in cash and short-term investments. The Federal Reserve appears to be leaning toward rate increases.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $504.00 | $1.09T | 16.24 | 0% | 18.03% | 9.77% | — | |
| $1969.34 | $24.64B | 11.64 | -0.96% | 10.7% | 9.56% | — | |
| $1.30 | $17.67M | 3.54 | -4.15% | 3.23% | 36.14% | — | |
| $16.42 | $544.59M | 7.57 | 7.47% | 11.46% | 11.68% | — | |
| $81.06 | $43.49B | 14.93 | -1.82% | 11.86% | 7.7% | — | |
| $359.30 | $139.36B | 13.96 | 6.47% | 18.48% | 14.49% | — |
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Apr 16, 2026·SEC
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) grew revenue by 0.0% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) is profitable, generating $72.54B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (18.0% net margin).
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) has a return on equity (ROE) of 9.8%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) has a combined ratio of 84.1%. A ratio below 100% indicates underwriting profitability.
