BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY (BRK-B)
Financials ยท Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY (BRK-B) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since May 9, 1996. SentiSense covers BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY 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
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 $101.81 billion for Q2 FY2026, up 10.0% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 4,895 institutions reported holding BRK-B, with 914.8 million shares worth $457.1 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter.
More on BRK-B
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- BRK-B ownership: all 4,895 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- BRK-B financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q2 FY2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What does BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY do?
Berkshire Hathaway is a holding company with a wide array of subsidiaries engaged in diverse activities.
What sector is BRK-B in?
SentiSense classifies BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY in the Financials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance.
Where does BRK-B stock trade?
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY (BRK-B) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since May 9, 1996.
Who is the CEO of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY?
Greg Abel is the chief executive officer of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY.