| Factor | Score | Distribution | Value | Avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Valuation | 70 | 0.0x | 17.5x | Top tier | |
Growth | 37 | 3.9% | 7.1% | Bottom tier | |
Quality | 71 | — | — | Top tier | |
Safety | 74 | — | — | Top tier | |
Capital Return | 0 | 0.00% | 0.06% | Bottom tier | |
Momentum | 88 | 3.2% | -0.9% | Top tier | |
Sentiment | 71 | 3 | 3 | Top tier |
10-year US Treasury yield 5.13% as of 2026-10-21. Estimates computed from company data and analyst targets, not investment advice.
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Berkshire Hathaway combines insurance, railroad operations, and investments in other companies, spreading its earnings sources across business operations and returns on invested capital. The differing performance of these activities is evident in quarter 2 of fiscal year 2026 (ended 2026-06-30), as news reports indicated higher railroad operating earnings alongside lower insurance underwriting earnings; therefore, an improvement in consolidated profit is insufficient to assess the strength of all operations.
According to EL7 data, revenue was approximately 101.8 billion dollars in quarter 2 of fiscal year 2026 (ended 2026-06-30), net income was 25.7 billion dollars, and diluted earnings per share were 11.91 dollars. The operating margin, as calculated by EL7, was approximately 17.2% for the same period. A reliable comparison of annual revenue growth is unavailable because the definition of the revenue line item differs between the periods.
According to EL7 data, operating cash flow was approximately 11.2 billion dollars in quarter 2 of fiscal year 2026 (ended 2026-06-30), demonstrating continued cash generation from operations. For fiscal year 2025 (ended 2025-12-31), revenue was 371.4 billion dollars and net income was 67.0 billion dollars. The investment question centers on the group's ability to translate its financial strength into sustainable growth, amid differing performance in insurance and railroad operations and expanding technology investments.
Q2 FY2026
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When: 2026-11-07
Operating margin, as calculated by EL7, at the 17.2% threshold in the expected earnings release
Operating cash flow, according to EL7 data, at the 11.2 billion dollar threshold in the expected earnings release
The median analyst target is 604 dollars per share, an indicative estimate with low confidence because it relies on a single analyst, reflecting performance and growth expectations with a neutral consensus. The industry-multiple valuation is 474 dollars per share, within a range of 330 dollars to 623 dollars, based on book value and a median multiple of 1.4 across 18 companies, measuring Berkshire Hathaway's value when priced like its peers. The analyst target falls within the range of the industry-multiple method but exceeds its central value; the difference reflects the target's reliance on expectations versus the industry multiple's reliance on a book-value comparison. Analyst targets tend to be optimistic by nature, so limited coverage remains a constraint on the strength of conclusions drawn from the 604-dollar target.
Figures in the text are as of 2026-10-19; the live price is shown at the top of the page.
Berkshire Hathaway combines insurance, railroad operations, and investments in other companies. According to EL7 data, revenue was approximately 101.8 billion dollars in quarter 2 of fiscal year 2026 (ended 2026-06-30), with net income of 25.7 billion dollars. During the same period, railroad operating earnings increased while insurance underwriting earnings declined, making it necessary to monitor individual businesses to understand the consolidated results.
News reports dated 2026-10-16 covered Berkshire Hathaway's agreement to invest approximately 330 million additional dollars in Bending Spoons through a private placement. The agreement raises its stake to 4% in the company, which owns AOL and Vimeo and expands its business through technology acquisitions. This adds exposure to that strategy, but the agreement's value alone does not establish the size of its future contribution to Berkshire Hathaway's earnings.
Howard G. Buffett became chairman of the board under a decision announced on 2026-09-18 and effective immediately. Warren Buffett became chairman emeritus while retaining his board membership. Greg Abel continues as president and chief executive officer, having assumed executive responsibility effective 2026-01-01.
The median analyst target is 604 dollars, but it is based on a single analyst and is therefore considered indicative with low confidence. The industry-multiple valuation is 474 dollars, within a range of 330 dollars to 623 dollars, based on book value and a median multiple of 1.4 across 18 companies. The target reflects growth and performance expectations, while the second method reflects pricing the company like its peers, so the difference between the values does not mean that either one settles the valuation.