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Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

BRK-B · NYSE

Market closed$490.91$-2.21 (-0.45%)After hours $491.15 · +0.05%

Key statistics

Previous close$493.12
Open$495.51
Day high$502.97
Day low$490.48
52-week high$516.85
52-week low$455.19
Market cap1.06T
Volume4.59M
Average volume5.07M
P/E ratio16.37
Forward P/E—
EPS29.98
Dividend yield0.00%

Market context

Why it moved

BRK-B shares declined modestly amid a broader market selloff driven by a surprise breakthrough from Chinese AI startup Moonshot that rattled AI and semiconductor stocks, while broader risk-off sentiment was further compounded by Netflix's steep post-earnings plunge to a 52-week low, offsetting any positive attention from Warren Buffett's CNBC appearance where he claimed personal credit for Berkshire's $10 billion Alphabet investment.

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What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 18, 2026Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares edged lower, underperforming the broader financial sector (XLF closed modestly lower), as investors digested Warren Buffett's accelerated donation timeline — pledging to dispose of his entire ~$140B stake through four family foundations by 2034, notably excluding the Gates Foundation. While analysts broadly frame the plan as philanthropic rather than a bearish signal on Berkshire's fundamentals, concerns linger around a gradual increase in share supply, earnings forecast to decline ~2.4% annually over three years, and the ongoing question of how CEO Greg Abel will deploy the conglomerate's $397B cash pile.

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July 17, 2026Berkshire Hathaway shares edged higher, outperforming a broader market that closed modestly lower as AI and tech stocks faced renewed selling pressure. Investor attention has been dominated by a flurry of developments: Warren Buffett accelerated his philanthropic timeline, announcing plans to donate all remaining Berkshire shares to four family-linked foundations by 2034 — explicitly excluding the Gates Foundation — while clarifying that his $10B Alphabet investment was his own idea. Meanwhile, CEO Greg Abel's first-quarter portfolio moves, including new stakes in Delta Air Lines and Alphabet, continue to shape the narrative around Berkshire's post-Buffett identity, even as the conglomerate sits on a near-$400B cash pile and analysts flag a projected 2.4% annual earnings decline over the next three years.

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July 16, 2026Berkshire Hathaway shares edged lower Wednesday, pressured by a flood of headline-grabbing news surrounding Warren Buffett. Buffett confirmed in a CNBC interview that the conglomerate's $10 billion private placement in Alphabet was his own idea — while admitting he waited too long, calling the delay a mistake. Separately, Buffett announced plans to donate all remaining Berkshire shares to four family foundations by 2034, transferring ~$6 billion in Class B shares on Tuesday and notably excluding the Gates Foundation for the first time. Meanwhile, CEO Greg Abel's portfolio moves — including tripling the Alphabet stake and a profitable Delta Airlines bet — are drawing attention as Berkshire's post-Buffett era takes shape.

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July 15, 2026Berkshire Hathaway shares closed modestly lower, underperforming the broader financial sector, as two major headlines dominated investor attention: Warren Buffett announced plans to donate 12 million Class B shares to four foundations and reiterated his goal to dispose of all Berkshire holdings by 2034, raising long-term succession and overhang concerns. Simultaneously, new CEO Greg Abel drew attention for a $2.65 billion stake in Delta Air Lines — a deliberate break from Buffett's long-held aversion to airlines — which has since gained nearly $790 million in value, signaling a meaningful strategic shift under new leadership. Insurance sector headwinds, including a projected 3% year-over-year Q2 earnings decline for the industry and Progressive's sharp selloff on higher catastrophe losses, also weighed on sentiment.

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July 14, 2026Berkshire Hathaway edged higher Monday, outperforming a broader market that slipped on renewed U.S.-Iran military strikes and surging oil prices, underscoring the conglomerate's appeal as a defensive, diversified holding. Investor attention remains focused on CEO Greg Abel's evolving playbook — notably the pending $8.5B acquisition of homebuilder Taylor Morrison, a $10B private placement into Alphabet's AI infrastructure, and a record $397B cash pile that has some analysts arguing shares trade at a meaningful discount to intrinsic value — even as the stock continues to trail the S&P 500 year-to-date.

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July 11, 2026Berkshire Hathaway closed modestly lower, edging down as the broader financial sector (XLF) also softened, though the dominant story for investors is CEO Greg Abel's bold strategic pivot. Berkshire committed $10 billion to a private placement in Alphabet to support its AI initiatives — one of the largest and most tech-focused moves in the conglomerate's history — while its cash reserves hit a record $397 billion, raising fresh questions about capital deployment. Analysts note the market is no longer pricing in a 'Buffett premium,' with some viewing current levels as undervalued as Abel reshapes the investment playbook.

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July 10, 2026Berkshire Hathaway closed essentially unchanged as investors weighed the company's strategic pivot under new CEO Greg Abel against a turbulent macro backdrop. Abel has been aggressively deploying capital, most notably participating in a $10 billion private placement as part of Alphabet's $80 billion AI-focused equity raise, while also initiating a new position in Macy's — signaling a blend of value investing and tech concentration that has drawn fresh attention. Meanwhile, Berkshire's record ~$400 billion cash pile continues to spark debate, and geopolitical volatility from renewed U.S.-Iran strikes kept broader financial markets on edge, with the XLF financials ETF holding near session lows before recovering.

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July 9, 2026Berkshire Hathaway shares declined modestly, outperforming broader financial sector peers (XLF fell further) amid a global risk-off session sparked by President Trump declaring the U.S.-Iran ceasefire framework "over," sending oil surging over 5% and triggering broad equity selling. Notably, new CEO Greg Abel's capital deployment strategy is capturing investor attention — including a $10 billion private placement in Alphabet — signaling an active, tech-forward shift from Buffett-era caution, with analysts noting shares may trade roughly 20% below fair value.

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CNBC · July 18, 2026Two unexpected revelations in Warren Buffett's CNBC interviewBusiness Insider · July 18, 2026Warren Buffett warned investors to be careful, calling out gambling in markets and the cost of AIBarron's · July 17, 2026Berkshire’s Equity Portfolio Is Rallying, but the Apple Sales Still StingTheStreet · July 17, 2026Warren Buffett’s Alphabet bet eases bigger Berkshire fear24/7 Wall St. · July 17, 2026Warren Buffett Drops a Bombshell: He Was Responsible for Berkshire’s Push Into AIad-hoc-news.de · July 17, 2026Berkshire Hathaway stock trades near record levels as insurance and rail earnings underpin valuationMoomoo · July 16, 2026UnitedHealth surged 7% after earnings, intensifying the embarrassment for Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO over selling just before the stock took off.BeInCrypto · July 15, 2026Warren Buffett Says Alphabet (GOOGL) Can Beat 95% of Wall Street Stock Picks
Mt Newswire · July 14, 2026Buffett Looks to Dispose Berkshire Shares Within 8 Years, Bloomberg Reports
Benzinga · July 10, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Berkshire’s Alphabet, UnitedHealth Buys Show CEO Greg Abel Is Expanding the Playbook, Expert Says
Benzinga · June 5, 2026Congressmen Ditch Berkshire Hathaway Stock After Buffett's Retirement
Mt Newswire · June 3, 2026Alphabet Upsizes Equity Capital Raise to $84.75 Billion
Benzinga · June 2, 2026Macy's Q1 Preview: Berkshire Stake Adds To High Expectations With Stock Near 3-Year Highs
Mt Newswire · June 2, 2026Research Alert: Another Day... Another Berkshire Deal
Benzinga · June 1, 2026Alphabet Expects About $30B Of ATM Program Proceeds Will Be Used To Meet 2026 Calendar Year Tax Obligations; Berkshire's Investment Include $5B In Class A Common Stock At $351.81 Per Share & $5B In Class C Capital Stock At $348.20 Per Share
Benzinga · June 1, 2026Alphabet Announces Proposed $80B Equity Capital Raise To Expand AI Infrastructure And Compute; Reached An Agreement To Sell $10B Of Stock To Berkshire Hathaway In A Private Placement; Investment By Berkshire Hathaway Adds To The Position It Has Built Since Q3 2025

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