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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B

BRK.B|Financial Services|Insurance - Diversified|$480.94|P/E 15.5|MCap 1.0T|NYSE

Last update: Mar 22, 2026 at 18:10

About Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B shares represent the Class B stock of the multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Primarily known for its insurance operations through subsidiaries like GEICO, Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group, and Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group, it generates substantial excess cash deployed into diverse acquisitions. Key holdings include Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad, Berkshire Hathaway Energy utilities, and manufacturing entities such as Precision Castparts, Lubrizol, Clayton Homes, Marmon, and IMC/ISCAR, alongside service, retailing, freight rail, finance, and Pilot Travel Centers operations. Unique for its completely decentralized management structure, the company employs approximately 392,400 people and operates in the financial services sector, specifically diversified insurance, with a large-value stock profile. Berkshire Hathaway leverages insurance float for investments, playing a pivotal role in global markets as a benchmark for value investing and conglomerate diversification, expected to produce around $375 billion in revenue in 2025.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Annual Dividend

$0.00

Frequency

Unknown

Payout Ratio

0.00%

FCF Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Price

$480.94

52-Week Range

$455.19 $542.07

Dividend Health Score

77/ 100Safe

BRK.B's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 0.0% earnings payout ratio and 0.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability and 0 yrs dividend streak. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 8 of 9 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
0.0%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
0.0%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
6.3%Very Safe

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
9.8%Caution
Operating Margin
33.0%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Warning
Dividend Streak
0 yrsDanger
5-Year Dividend CAGR
N/AN/A
Earnings Stability
Mostly StableCaution

Dividend History (2016–2025)

Earnings & Profitability

BRK.B earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

Next Payment Date

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

5-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

10-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

3-Year Total Growth

N/A

5-Year Total Growth

N/A

10-Year Total Growth

N/A

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$48,094.00

Annual Income

$0.00

Quarterly Income

$0.00

Monthly Income

$0.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRK.B's current dividend yield?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B (BRK.B) currently has a dividend yield of 0.00%, based on a stock price of $480.94 and an annual dividend of $0.00.
When is BRK.B's next dividend payment date?
BRK.B's next ex-dividend date is null and the next payment date is null. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does BRK.B pay in dividends per year?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B pays dividends unknown. Annual dividend data is not yet available.
Has BRK.B been increasing its dividend?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of —.
Is BRK.B's dividend safe?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B has a payout ratio of 0.00%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 0.00%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is BRK.B's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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