Berkshire Hathaway Overview

Company: Berkshire Hathaway
CEO: Mr. Warren E. Buffett
Founded: 1839
Symbol: BRK-B
Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Insurance - Diversified
Sector: Financial Services
About

Berkshire Hathaway, 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 wasorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

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    1 among 2927 companies

  • Address:

    3555 Farnam Street

  • City | State | Country:

    Omaha | NE | US

  • Phone:

    402 346 1400

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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Berkshire Hathaway founded?

Berkshire Hathaway was founded on 1839, which makes the company 186 years old.

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Who is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway?

Mr. Warren E. Buffett is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.

What industry and sector is Berkshire Hathaway in?

Berkshire Hathaway operates in the Insurance - Diversified industry and the Financial Services sector.

What are Berkshire Hathaway's CIK, SIC, and ISIN codes?

  • CIK (Central Index Key): 0001067983
  • SIC (Standard Industrial Classification): 6331
  • ISIN (International Securities Identification Number): US0846707026

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How many employees does Berkshire Hathaway have?

Berkshire Hathaway has 392,400 employees.

What is the revenue of Berkshire Hathaway?

In fiscal year 2024, Berkshire Hathaway generated a revenue of $424.23 Billion.

What is the net income of Berkshire Hathaway?

In fiscal year 2024, Berkshire Hathaway reported a net income of $89.00 Billion.

What is Berkshire Hathaway's biggest product segment?

Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group is Berkshire Hathaway's biggest product segment, representing 28.33% of its total revenue.

When was Berkshire Hathaway listed on the stock exchange?

Berkshire Hathaway went public on May 9, 1996, through its Initial Public Offering (IPO), and it has been 29 years since then.

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What is the ticker symbol of Berkshire Hathaway, and where is it listed?

Berkshire Hathaway's ticker symbol is BRK-B, and the company is listed on the NYSE stock market exchange.

What is Berkshire Hathaway's current stock price?

Berkshire Hathaway's current stock price is $497.85 as of Jun 3, 2025.

What is Berkshire Hathaway's market capitalization?

As of , Berkshire Hathaway's market cap is .

What is Berkshire Hathaway's ranking in the world?

Ranked #1among 2,927 companies based on market cap.

Who are the top competitors of Berkshire Hathaway?

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