Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a U.S.-based multinational conglomerate headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The company operates within the Financials sector, primarily in the property and casualty insurance industry, while maintaining a highly diversified portfolio of subsidiaries and equity investments across multiple sectors.

Originally established as a textile manufacturing business in the 19th century, Berkshire Hathaway evolved into a diversified holding company under the leadership of Warren Buffett. Today, its business model centers on owning and operating a broad range of subsidiaries, as well as holding significant equity stakes in publicly traded companies.

Berkshire’s core areas of operation include:

• Insurance: Property and casualty insurance and reinsurance businesses, including GEICO and Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group.

• Rail Transportation: BNSF Railway, one of the largest freight rail networks in North America.

• Energy and Utilities: Berkshire Hathaway Energy, operating electric and natural gas utilities and renewable energy assets.

• Manufacturing, Service, and Retail Businesses: A diversified group of companies spanning industrial products, consumer goods, aviation services, and food services.

In addition to its wholly owned subsidiaries, Berkshire holds substantial equity positions in major publicly traded companies, reflecting its long-term investment approach.

The company follows a decentralized management structure, granting operational autonomy to subsidiary leadership while maintaining capital allocation discipline at the holding company level.

Berkshire Hathaway’s shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the tickers BRK.A (Class A shares) and BRK.B (Class B shares).

History and Development

Berkshire Hathaway originated as a textile manufacturer in the 19th century. In the mid-1960s, Warren Buffett assumed control of the company and began redirecting its capital toward insurance operations and long-term investments.

The expansion into insurance became central to Berkshire’s strategy, as underwriting operations generated capital that could be redeployed into acquisitions and equity investments. Over time, this capital allocation model allowed the company to diversify into transportation, energy, manufacturing, and consumer-focused businesses.

The introduction of Class B shares broadened investor access while preserving the company’s long-term ownership structure.

In recent years, Berkshire has continued to emphasize disciplined capital allocation, strategic acquisitions, and selective equity investments, maintaining its reputation for financial conservatism and long-term value creation.

Today, Berkshire Hathaway is regarded as one of the largest and most diversified conglomerates in the world, with operations spanning insurance, infrastructure, industrial businesses, and long-term equity holdings.

Additional Information

Berkshire Hathaway INC. (United States) is listed on the NYSE and has a market capitalization of $1.08 trillion, with shareholders equity totaling $750.18 billion.

The company employs approximately 391.500 people and operates in the Financial sector, within the Insurance (Prop. & Casualty) industry.

Over the past 12 months, Berkshire Hathaway INC. reported $384.69 billion in revenue, generating net income of $85.95 billion.

Key financial metrics include a P/E ratio of 12.55, a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.44, and a trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 0.00%.

The company trades under the ticker BRK-B.