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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 50389.00

Is Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s earnings per share (EPS) of 50389.00 is 23% above its 5-year average of 40934.03, near the high end of its 5-year range (-15492.85–66412.00).

The earnings per share (EPS) for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A) is 50389.00 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 7.09% (54231.50).

BRK.A Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

BRK.A Earnings Per Share (EPS)
46563.00-24.78% 1Y
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BRK.A Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

BRK.A Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

BRK.A Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

50389.00

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM

54231.50

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y

39845.54

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y

40934.03

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y

32227.74

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y

25097.95

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y

20534.01

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-7.09%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+26.46%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+23.10%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+56.35%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+100.77%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+145.39%

BRK.A Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)

NAMEMARKET CAPEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)TTM3Y5Y
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)$1.05T50389.0054231.5039845.5440934.03
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B)$1.05T33.5936.1626.5527.27
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-A)$1.05T50389.0054231.5039845.5440934.03
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B)$1.05T33.5936.1626.5527.27
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)$833.73B20.8819.9417.0615.42
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)$767.54BN/AN/AN/AN/A
Visa Inc. (V)$619.81B11.489.988.817.63
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)$617.39BN/AN/AN/AN/A
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ)$488.15BN/AN/AN/AN/A
Mastercard Incorporated (MA)$432.15B17.2815.2313.1511.30

EPS Comparison

Trailing EPS (TTM)

$50389.00

Forward EPS (Est.)

$31085.94

P/E Ratio

14.4

Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

Why EPS matters:

  • Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
  • Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
  • Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
  • Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition

EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ

What is the earnings per share (EPS) for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)?
The earnings per share (EPS) for BRK.A stock is 50389.00.
Is Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s earnings per share (EPS) of 50389.00 is 23% above its 5-year average of 40934.03, near the high end of its 5-year range (-15492.85–66412.00).
What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)?
The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for BRK.A stock is 54231.50.
What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)?
The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for BRK.A stock is 39845.54.
What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)?
The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for BRK.A stock is 40934.03.
What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)?
The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for BRK.A stock is 32227.74.
What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)?
The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for BRK.A stock is 25097.95.
What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)?
The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for BRK.A stock is 20534.01.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

DATEEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
2025-12-3146563.00
2024-12-3161900.00
2023-12-3166412.00
2022-12-31-15492.85
2021-12-3159554.00
2020-12-3126668.00
2019-12-3149828.00
2018-12-312446.00
2017-12-3127326.00
2016-12-3114645.00
2015-12-3114656.00
2014-12-3112092.00
2013-12-3111850.00
2012-12-318977.00
2011-12-316215.00
2010-12-317928.00
2009-12-315193.00
2008-12-313224.00
2007-12-318548.00
2006-12-317144.00
2005-12-315538.00
2004-12-314753.00
2003-12-315310.00
2002-12-312790.00
2001-12-31521.00
2000-12-312190.00
1999-12-311020.00
1998-12-312265.00
1997-12-311545.00
1996-12-312070.00

About Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. operates globally through a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries, primarily focusing on insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility services. The company offers a comprehensive range of insurance and reinsurance products, covering property, casualty, life, accident, and health sectors. Its railway division manages extensive freight networks across North America. In the utilities sector, Berkshire Hathaway is deeply involved in power generation, transmission, storage, and distribution, utilizing a wide array of sources including natural gas, coal, wind, solar, hydroelectric, nuclear, and geothermal energy. It also oversees natural gas infrastructure, such as distribution and storage facilities, interstate pipelines, and liquefied natural gas plants, and holds interests in coal mining operations. Beyond these core businesses, Berkshire Hathaway maintains a significant manufacturing footprint. It produces a wide array of goods, from confectionery like boxed chocolates to specialty chemicals, metal-cutting tools, and advanced components for aerospace and power generation. Its building materials segment includes flooring, insulation, roofing, engineered products, structural components, paints, coatings, and bricks. The company also constructs manufactured and site-built homes, complemented by associated lending and financial services. Other industrial outputs include recreational vehicles, apparel, jewelry, custom picture frames, and alkaline batteries. Furthermore, it produces heavy industrial goods such as castings, forgings, various fastener systems, aerostructures, and specialized pipes, fittings, and tubing for industrial applications. The company's services division is equally varied, encompassing distribution of televisions, information, and electronic components, alongside comprehensive logistics and foodservice distribution. It also franchises and services quick-service restaurants and provides professional aviation training and fractional aircraft ownership programs. On the retail front, Berkshire Hathaway sells automobiles, a broad range of home furnishings (furniture, bedding, appliances, electronics, computers), and luxury goods (jewelry, watches, crystal, china, gifts, collectibles). It also retails kitchenware and motorcycle apparel and equipment. Established in 1998, Berkshire Hathaway maintains its corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.

Omaha, NE
392,400 employees
Financial Services / Insurance - Diversified
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Diversified
CEO
Gregory Edward Abel