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Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
BRK-B · US · NYSE
432.19
USD
+1.8
(0.42%)
Company Overview

3555 FARNAM STREET,OMAHA NE 68131,4023461400

CEO

Mr. Warren E. Buffett

Employess

396500

Sector

Financial Services

Industry

Insurance - Diversified

Website

https://www.berkshirehathaway.com

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.

Next Earnings Date

Nov. 4, 2024

Ex Dividends date

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Dividend Date

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YTD Performance

19.07%

Fiscal Year End

12-31

IPO Date

1996-05-09

Growth Rates
(avg. rate of change) 10 years 5 years 3 years 1 year
Sales/Revenue 7.18% 8.02% 8.39% 20.65%
EPS 18.81% 93.55% 35.54% 527.32%
Equity 9.72% 9.99% 8.19% 18.82%
Cash -1.85% 4.60% -7.47% 6.17%
Return On Capital (ROIC) 8.43% 9.60% 8.27% 5.64%
Debt
year (millions) 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Short Term Debt 5,340 2,430 2,350 3,350 4,690
Long Term Debt 123,000 120,000 112,000 114,000 98,700
LT Finance Leases 3,880 3,660 3,750 4,130 4,510
Shares Outstanding 2,170 2,200 2,270 2,390 2,450
Market Cap 775,000 681,000 677,000 555,000 555,000
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