Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-A)
Financials ยท Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-A) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since March 17, 1980. SentiSense covers Berkshire Hathaway Inc. in the Financials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance. Greg Abel is its chief executive officer. The company reports 387,800 employees, and its corporate website is www.berkshirehathaway.com.
About Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
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.
Latest reported results
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported revenue of $105.65 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 11.2% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,408 institutions reported holding BRK-A, with 305,280 shares worth $61.7 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vinva Investment Management, FMR and First Manhattan Co. LLC. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 2 opened new positions in BRK-A, 1 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter.
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- BRK-A financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q3 FY2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does Berkshire Hathaway Inc. do?
Berkshire Hathaway is a holding company with a wide array of subsidiaries engaged in diverse activities.
What sector is BRK-A in?
SentiSense classifies Berkshire Hathaway Inc. in the Financials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance.
Where does BRK-A stock trade?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-A) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since March 17, 1980.
Who is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.?
Greg Abel is the chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway Inc..