Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B)

Q: What sector is Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) in?

BRK.B is in the Financial Services sector. Sector is a broad classification that groups companies based on their business activities, industry focus or economic function.

Q: What industry is Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) in?

BRK.B is in the Insurance - Diversified industry. Industry is a more specific classification within a sector, grouping companies that operate in a similar field and have closely related business models.

Q: What is the 52-week high and 52-week low of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B)?

Over the past 52 weeks, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY Class B (BRK.B) has traded between a low of $455.19 and a high of $542.07 .

Q: What industry group is Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) in?

BRK.B is in the Insurance industry group. Industry group is a further subdivision within an industry, grouping companies with even more closely related business models and operations. This helps investors analyze stocks at a more detailed level than sector and industry classifications alone.

NYSE

$490.24

$3.02 (

+0.62%

)

Market open

BRK.B: $490.24 / ₿ 0.0064 BTC / 638924 Sats

Key statistics

Previous close

$487.22

52 week range

$455.19 - $542.07

Market Cap

$1.06T

Book value

323.62

Opening price

$484.00

Trading volume

$1,683,001.00

Shares outstanding

2.16B

Price / Earnings ratio

15.58

Price / Earnings

$490.23 - $490.44

Day range

$482.32 - $490.37

Fractional trading

Yes

What is Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B)?

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. Berkshire is expected to generate close to $375 billion in revenue in 2025.

The Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) stock price has been rising

The BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY Class B (BRK.B) stock price today is $490.24, reflecting a +0.62% move since the market opened. The company’s market capitalization stands at $1.06T, with a daily trading volume of $1.68M shares. For investors tracking price trends, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY Class B stock has ranged between $482.32 and $490.37 today. The previous closing price was $487.22.

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BRK.B FAQs

What sector is Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) in?

BRK.B is in the Financial Services sector. Sector is a broad classification that groups companies based on their business activities, industry focus or economic function.

What industry is Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) in?

BRK.B is in the Insurance - Diversified industry. Industry is a more specific classification within a sector, grouping companies that operate in a similar field and have closely related business models.

What is the 52-week high and 52-week low of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B)?

Over the past 52 weeks, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY Class B (BRK.B) has traded between a low of $455.19 and a high of $542.07.

What industry group is Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) in?

BRK.B is in the Insurance industry group. Industry group is a further subdivision within an industry, grouping companies with even more closely related business models and operations. This helps investors analyze stocks at a more detailed level than sector and industry classifications alone.

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