NYSE:BRK.B

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (B) (BRK.B)

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This summary was created by AI, based on 43 opinions in the last 12 months.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) is facing a pivotal moment following Warren Buffett's retirement, which has raised concerns among investors about its future performance. Experts highlight the company's strong portfolio of diverse businesses, particularly in insurance, but also note challenges such as competitive pricing pressures and a low-interest-rate environment impacting income. The new CEO, Greg Abel, has been praised for his operational capabilities, but uncertainty remains about how he will navigate the company post-Buffett. While some analysts recommend holding the stock for the long term due to its defensive nature and significant cash reserves, others express caution over potential underperformance compared to the S&P 500. Overall, BRK.B is viewed as a solid long-term investment, though its growth may not match historical highs.

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Hold
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Fair Value
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 04/23, Up 6%)

With this company you are buying a fund of funds.You can buy today for the long term and not worry about it since it has delivered well for investors over the years. The insurance business is a big part.

HOLD

He's into safety now. Might have trouble here. Includes value stocks, not super-correlated to the tech stocks. May not do much for the short term, but a good position to hold as a core position.

WAIT
BRK.A vs. BRK.B

Main difference is the price. The As are a really high price, and the Bs are in the $300s. They're largely economically equivalent. The B shares were created in 1996 so that small investors could buy the stock without being taken advantage of by firms charging management fees for ETFs holding BRK.A. If you had a massive amount of money, like institutional investors, you'd be indifferent. Most people prefer the B shares. 

A great defensive holding. Very durable over the long term. Has had a pretty strong runup, so the valuation is more robust that it's been. People have fled to safety because of the banking crisis in the US. Insurance, especially, is counter-cyclical. You want to wait.

TOP PICK

Top asset manager with a long, long legacy. Would buy it today. They will capture the volatility in coming years.

(Analysts’ price target is $370.50)
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick May 09/22, Down 5%)

It is a perpetual cash machine and owns some of the world's greatest assets. There is some recent news that Warren Buffet may invest in regional banks. They are buying back lots of stock.

BUY
What will happen when Warren Buffett passes away?

Stay long. He runs an unbelievable company and has terrific people behind him.

DON'T BUY

Wonderful company. Mega-conglomerate. All insurance businesses have performed well as the economy's weakened. Very defensive names. Multiple has been bid up. Has become more of a wealth preservation vehicle. He'd prefer BAM or KKR, these are the new Berkshires with a better succession plan.

BUY
He's only tepidly excited about the banks. He owns BAC and MS, but sold JPM and GS in recent months. You must be concerned, because revenues from capital markets won't be that strong and no longer a catalyst to raise these stocks. Lending standards will tighten. The balance sheets are strong, yes, but the performance needs to back that up. The only financial he would add is Berkshire.
HOLD
Believes company is over valued. Owns many companies that also invests in. Would prefer a company that has lower trading multiple. Easy to replicate what Berkshire owns through ETF.
COMMENT
He likes a lot of the companies that Berkshire owns, but he'd rather own those individual holdings, because the valuation on BRK.B is rich. But the stock may work for some because of the collection of companies the holding company owns.
BUY
A CDR allows you to buy a smaller portion of a share, though he's not sure. Shares have fallen because their big positions, like Apple, have fallen, and the US economy has weakened. BRK will continue to do well, because the companies they own will bounce back. US banks may hit a rough patch, but the US economy will bounce back.
TOP PICK
Folks like Bill Ackman dumped their Berkshire shares, because they felt that Warren Buffett should've bought Amazon and was holding too much cash. However, 20% of their holdings is Apple. They have $100 billion in cash. This is Berkshire's moment--an opportunity to finally deploy a chunk of that cash. This is a value play. Buffet and Munger have a succession plan in place. This offers a lot of wealth creation in coming years at low risk. (Analysts’ price target is $369.00)
TOP PICK
It is a great asset allocator and a perpetual cash flow machine. An endurable growth business. Made a great trade on Apple and is getting into oil. Bought Allegheny, another insurance company and can use float to make more acquisitions. Was buying in February and March. Not sure if still buying in this downdraft. Buy 2, Hold 1, Sell 0
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 14/21, Up 24%) It is inexpensive and returns capital to shareholders. It is basically an insurance company and almost all profits come from insurance. It has a dominating position and is on an acquisition trail.
TOP PICK
Primary commercial property and casualty insurance. One of largest providers of re-insurance in world. Owns Burlington Northern Railroad. An improving economy is good for railroads. Exposure to agriculture, mining and forestry. Has large cash position and therefore ability to make large acquisitions and buy back stock. Owns several industrial businesses. Buy 1 Hold 2 Sell 0
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