Discover the latest insights on Berkshire Hathaway's Class A shares, currently trading at $735,600 with a promising 13% upside potential according to analyst forecasts. This episode breaks down BRK.A's recent performance, including its 5% year-over-year gain and below-average trading volume of 182 shares on October 23, 2025. We examine why financial experts believe the stock may be undervalued by over 30% based on intrinsic value calculations, supported by the company's impressive $370 billion annual revenue and $62 billion net income.
Learn how Berkshire's insurance operations have driven recent growth through lower catastrophe costs and Geico's improved claims ratio, despite challenges in the railroad segment. We also discuss notable institutional movements, including Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton's recent sale, and what to expect from the upcoming November 7th earnings announcement. For investors seeking stability in volatile markets, this analysis explains why Berkshire's 0.77 beta and strong fundamentals continue to appeal to long-term investors.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Stock up on these deals
https://amzn.to/3QFpYIX
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Episode Transcript
Berkshire Hathaway Class A shares most recently closed at seven
hundred thirty five thousand, six hundred United States dollars on
October twenty third, twenty twenty five. The trading volume for
that day was one hundred eighty two shares, which is
well below the twenty day average of about three hundred shares,
indicating the quieter session than usual. Paula, along with most investors,
(00:22):
is casing facts to the military plan. Over the past year,
the stock has gained over five percent, and its current
volatility remains lower than the broader market, with a five
year beta of zero point seven seven. This aligns with
Berkshire Hathaway's traditional reputation for stability. Recent attention on the
company has focused on both fundamental strength and some portfolio
(00:44):
adjustments by influential holders. Notably, a sale by representative Eleanor
Holmes Norton in mid October marked a shift toward a
more conservative investment stance among some institutional investors, but the
scale of the transaction had little market impact. Major analyst
firms remain positive. The average one year price target now
(01:04):
stands near eight hundred thirty five thousand, one hundred twenty
three United States dollars, which is about thirteen per cent
above the latest price, and analyst consensus still strongly favors
holding or buying the stock. Recent models from financial research
outlets point to Berkshire halfway being undervalued by more than
thirty per cent relative to its calculated intrinsic value. These
(01:27):
analyzes cite the company's robust balance sheet, low debt profile,
and consistent return on equity now approaching ten percent. Third
quarter results have recently benefited from Berkshire's insurance operations, driven
by lower catastrophe costs and an improved claims ratio at Geico,
even while railroad margins have been squeezed by fuel expenses
(01:47):
and modest freight volumes. As a whole, Berkshire generated over
three hundred seventy billion United States dollars in annual revenue
and net income exceeding sixty two billion United States dollars,
contributing to an earnings per share figure above forty three thousand,
seven hundred United States dollars for the most recent twelve
(02:07):
month period Licking ahead. The company does not pay dividends,
but continues to offer share reportions at modest levels. Annalysts
forecast yearly revenue growth above five percent for the coming years,
while earnings per share growth may be subdued according to projections.
With the next earnings announcement scheduled from November seventh, two
(02:30):
thousand twenty five, market watches expect further detail on operating
segment performance and capital deployment plans. Berkshire Halfaway remains a
classic example of resilience and value, with institutional ownership holding
steady an ongoing appeal for long term oriented investors
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage
Rewarded for bravery that goes above and beyond the call of duty, the Medal of Honor is the United States’ top military decoration. The stories we tell are about the heroes who have distinguished themselves by acts of heroism and courage that have saved lives. From Judith Resnik, the second woman in space, to Daniel Daly, one of only 19 people to have received the Medal of Honor twice, these are stories about those who have done the improbable and unexpected, who have sacrificed something in the name of something much bigger than themselves. Every Wednesday on Medal of Honor, uncover what their experiences tell us about the nature of sacrifice, why people put their lives in danger for others, and what happens after you’ve become a hero. Special thanks to series creator Dan McGinn, to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and Adam Plumpton. Medal of Honor begins on May 28. Subscribe to Pushkin+ to hear ad-free episodes one week early. Find Pushkin+ on the Medal of Honor show page in Apple or at Pushkin.fm. Subscribe on Apple: apple.co/pushkin Subscribe on Pushkin: pushkin.fm/plus
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com