Berkshire Hathaway Overview
- Year Founded
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1839
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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387,800
- Stock Symbol
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BRK.A
- Investments
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191
- Share Price
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$886K
- (As of Thursday Closing)
Berkshire Hathaway General Information
Description
Berkshire Hathaway is a holding company with a wide array of subsidiaries engaged in diverse activities. The firm's core business segment is insurance, run primarily through Geico, Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group, and Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group. Berkshire has used the excess cash thrown off from its operations to acquire Burlington Northern Santa Fe (railroad), Berkshire Hathaway Energy (utilities and energy distributors), and the companies that make up its manufacturing, service, and retailing operations (which include Precision Castparts, Lubrizol, Clayton Homes, Marmon, and IMC/ISCAR). The conglomerate is unique in that it is run on a completely decentralized basis.
Contact Information
Website
www.berkshirehathaway.comCorporate Office
- 3555 Farnam Street
- Omaha, NE 68131
- United States
Corporate Office
- 3555 Farnam Street
- Omaha, NE 68131
- United States
Berkshire Hathaway Timeline
Berkshire Hathaway Stock Performance
As of 12-Nov-2026, Berkshire Hathaway’s stock price is $886K. Its current market cap is $1.25T with 1.42M shares.
(As of Thursday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $886K | $885K | $698K - $895K | $1.25T | 1.42M | 201.80 | $53.7K |
Berkshire Hathaway Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2026, Berkshire Hathaway has a trailing 12-month revenue of $439B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2026 | FY 2025 31-Dec-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 1,156,262,701 | 1,138,038,991 | 1,068,073,416 | 880,229,808 |
| Revenue | 438,990,000 | 410,522,000 | 424,232,000 | 439,337,000 |
| EBITDA | 115,519,000 | 101,004,000 | 128,431,000 | 137,655,000 |
| Net Income | 77,084,000 | 66,968,000 | 88,995,000 | 96,223,000 |
| Total Assets | 1,303,907,000 | 1,222,176,000 | 1,153,881,000 | 1,069,978,000 |
| Total Debt | 130,783,000 | 129,081,000 | 124,762,000 | 128,271,000 |
Berkshire Hathaway Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Berkshire Hathaway Patents
Berkshire Hathaway Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-3332055-A | Adhesive coating and calking composition | Inactive | 08-Mar-1962 |
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Berkshire Hathaway Investments & Acquisitions (191)
Berkshire Hathaway’s most recent deal was a PIPE with Bending Spoons for . The deal was made on 14-Oct-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bending Spoons | 14-Oct-2026 | PIPE | Multimedia and Design Software | ||
| Taylor Morrison | 24-Jul-2026 | Merger/Acquisition | Real Estate Services (B2C) | ||
| Bending Spoons | 01-Jul-2026 | IPO | Multimedia and Design Software | ||
| Alphabet | 04-Jun-2026 | PIPE | Holding Companies | ||
| Occidental Petroleum (OxyChem Division) | 02-Jan-2026 | Merger/Acquisition | Industrial Chemicals |
Berkshire Hathaway ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
25.17 | Med Risk
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10-20
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20-30
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30-40
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40+
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Berkshire Hathaway Exits (52)
Berkshire Hathaway’s most recent exit was on 30-Jun-2024 from ULTA Beauty. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| ULTA Beauty | 30-Jun-2024 | Completed |
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| Skydance | 17-May-2022 | Completed |
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| HP | 06-Apr-2022 | Completed |
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| Nu Holdings | 18-May-2021 | Completed |
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| Verizon Communications | 16-Feb-2021 | Secondary Transaction - Open Market | Completed |
Berkshire Hathaway Affiliates
Subsidiaries (75)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmon Industrial Energy & Infrastructure | East Granby, CT | 2023 | |
| World Book | Chicago, IL | 2017 | |
| Duracell Canada | Mississauga, Canada | 2015 | |
| HomeServices Lending | Urbandale, IA | 2010 | |
| Berkadia | New York, NY | 2009 |
Berkshire Hathaway FAQs
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When was Berkshire Hathaway founded?
Berkshire Hathaway was founded in 1839.
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Where is Berkshire Hathaway headquartered?
Berkshire Hathaway is headquartered in Omaha, NE.
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What is the size of Berkshire Hathaway?
Berkshire Hathaway has 387,800 total employees.
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What industry is Berkshire Hathaway in?
Berkshire Hathaway’s primary industry is Conglomerates.
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Is Berkshire Hathaway a private or public company?
Berkshire Hathaway is a Public company.
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What is Berkshire Hathaway’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Berkshire Hathaway is BRK.A.
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What is the current stock price of Berkshire Hathaway?
As of 12-Nov-2026 the stock price of Berkshire Hathaway is $886K.
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What is the current market cap of Berkshire Hathaway?
The current market capitalization of Berkshire Hathaway is $1.25T.
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What is Berkshire Hathaway’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Berkshire Hathaway is $439B.
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What is Berkshire Hathaway’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Berkshire Hathaway’s EPS for 12 months was $53.7K.
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