Should you buy Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) stock?

[Read more] According to 2 analysts, the average rating for BRK.B stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $365.0, which is an increase of 4.29% from the latest price. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reported net income of $35.91 billion for the second quarter, boosted by stock holdings such as Apple.

Is Berkshire Hathaway a holding company?

Analyst Report: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 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.

What segments does Berkshire Hathaway operate through?

It operates through following segments: GEICO, Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group, Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC (BNSF), Berkshire Hathaway Energy, McLane Company, Manufacturing, and Service and Retailing.

What is the difference between Berkshire Hathaway and BNSF?

The Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group segment consists of underwriting multiple lines of property and casualty insurance policies for primarily commercial accounts. The BNSF segment operates railroad systems in North America.