Is Berkshire Hathaway a holding company?

There is no Overview data available. Berkshire Hathaway is a holding company with a wide array of subsidiaries engaged in diverse activities. The firm's core business segment is insurance, run primarily through Geico, Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group, and Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group.

Is Berkshire Hathaway a Class B Stock?

Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares, first issued in 1996, are more modestly priced and have a correspondingly modest share of equity value in the company. There can be minor differences between the two in market performance, but the key difference is that Class B is affordable to small investors.

How many Berkshire Hathaway shares are convertible?

Each share of Class A Common Stock is convertible, at the option of the holder, into 1,500 shares of Class B Common Stock. Shares of Class B Common Stock are not convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock. How Many Berkshire Hathaway Shares Are There? There are 1.45 million Berkshire Hathaway Class A (BRK.A) shares outstanding.

Does Berkshire Hathaway have a fair value estimate?

With wide-moat Berkshire Hathaway reporting second-quarter results that were in line with our expectations, we expect to leave our $555,000 ($370) per Class A (B) share fair value estimate in place. There is no Overview data available. Berkshire Hathaway is a holding company with a wide array of subsidiaries engaged in diverse activities.