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Berkshire Hathaway

AddedMar 19, 2024

UpdatedJul 16, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway

Public

Berkshire Hathaway is a multinational conglomerate holding company led by Greg Abel and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Founded

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Originally founded in 1839 as a textile manufacturer, the company was transformed by Warren Buffett into one of the worlds largest investment vehicles, owning subsidiaries across insurance, railroads, utilities, energy, and manufacturing.

In May 2025, Warren Buffett announced he would step down as CEO at the end of 2025, with Greg Abel succeeding him as Chief Executive Officer while Buffett remains Chairman. The company trades on the NYSE under BRK.A and BRK.B and is a component of the S&P 100 and S&P 500 indices. Berkshire maintains a massive equity portfolio including long-term stakes in Apple, Coca-Cola, Bank of America, and American Express.

Berkshire Hathaway - M & A Snapshot

Taylor Morrison Home
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway • $6.8B • May 31, 2026
Pilot Flying J
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway • Undisclosed • Jan 16, 2024
Van Tuyl Group
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway • $4.1B • Mar 10, 2015
Iscar Metalworking Companies
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway • $2B • May 2, 2013
Lubrizol
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway • $9.7B • Sep 16, 2011
BNSF Railway
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway • $44B • Feb 12, 2010
Marmon Group
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway • $4.5B • Mar 1, 2008
Clayton Homes
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway • $1.7B • Aug 1, 2003
McLane
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway • $1.5B • May 2, 2003
Fruit of the Loom
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway • $835M • May 1, 2002
Berkshire Hathaway Energy
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway • $9B • Mar 14, 2000
NetJets
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway • $725M • Jul 23, 1998
Dairy Queen
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway • $585M • Jan 7, 1998
GEICO
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway • $2.3B • Jan 2, 1996

Berkshire Hathaway - Products & Services

Freight Rail and Logistics
Berkshire Hathaway operates one of North Americas largest freight railroad networks through Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway.
Insurance and Reinsurance
Berkshire Hathaway offers property, casualty, and reinsurance through GEICO, General Re, and Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group.

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Berkshire Hathaway - Quick Facts

Who are Berkshire Hathaway's competitors?

Companies similar to Berkshire Hathaway include Boston Omaha, Mutual of Omaha, Fidelity Investments and Liberty Mutual Insurance.

When was Berkshire Hathaway founded?

Berkshire Hathaway was founded in 1955.

Where is Berkshire Hathaway's headquarters located?

Berkshire Hathaway's headquarters is located in Omaha, NE, US.

When was Berkshire Hathaway's last funding round?

Berkshire Hathaway's most recent funding round was for $1.2B (USD) in April 2023.

How much has Berkshire Hathaway raised to-date?

As of Apr 14, 2023, Berkshire Hathaway has raised a total of $1.3B (USD).

How many employees does Berkshire Hathaway have?

Berkshire Hathaway has 383,000 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Berkshire Hathaway - Classification

Industry: Financial Services Companies
Insurance Companies
Investment Companies
Ownership: Public
Geographic Exposure: Global
North America

Revenue: Dividends
Interest Income
Customer: Enterprise
Institutional

Tags: Conglomerate
Holding Company
Public Company
Value Investing

Unique IDs: ein: 470813844
secCik: 0001067983
ticker: BRK-A
ticker: BRK-B

NAICS: 524000Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
524100Insurance Carriers
524120Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers
524126Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers
520000Finance and Insurance
SIC: 6300Insurance Carriers
6330Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance
6331Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance
ISIC: 6430Trusts, funds and similar financial entities
6512Non-life insurance
6520Reinsurance

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NAICS: 440000Retail Trade
516000Broadcasting and Content Providers
516100Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations
516120Television Broadcasting Stations
524110Direct Life, Health, and Medical Insurance Carriers
524113Direct Life Insurance Carriers
524128Other Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers
524130Reinsurance Carriers
525100Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds
525190Other Insurance Funds
510000Information
523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
523900Other Financial Investment Activities
523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC: 4830Radio And Television Broadcasting Stations
4833Television Broadcasting Stations
6310Life Insurance
6390Insurance Carriers, Not Elsewhere Classified
4800Communications
5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
5900Miscellaneous Retail
6000Depository Institutions
6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
7300Business Services
6720Investment Offices
7310Advertising
6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives