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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 33.59

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

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s earnings per share (EPS) of 33.59 is 23% above its 5-year average of 27.27, near the high end of its 5-year range (-10.36–44.27).

The earnings per share (EPS) for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) is 33.59 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 7.09% (36.16).

BRK.B Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

BRK.B Earnings Per Share (EPS)
31.04-24.79% 1Y
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BRK.B Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

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

BRK.B Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

33.59

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM

36.16

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y

26.55

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y

27.27

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y

21.48

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y

16.73

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y

13.68

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-7.09%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+26.49%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+23.16%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+56.40%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+100.83%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+145.46%

BRK.B Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)

NAMEMARKET CAPEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)TTM3Y5Y
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-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)

$33.59

Forward EPS (Est.)

$20.73

P/E Ratio

14.5

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.B)?
The earnings per share (EPS) for BRK.B stock is 33.59.
Is Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s earnings per share (EPS) of 33.59 is 23% above its 5-year average of 27.27, near the high end of its 5-year range (-10.36–44.27).
What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B)?
The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for BRK.B stock is 36.16.
What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B)?
The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for BRK.B stock is 26.55.
What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B)?
The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for BRK.B stock is 27.27.
What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B)?
The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for BRK.B stock is 21.48.
What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B)?
The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for BRK.B stock is 16.73.
What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B)?
The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for BRK.B stock is 13.68.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

DATEEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
2025-12-3131.04
2024-12-3141.27
2023-12-3144.27
2022-12-31-10.36
2021-12-3139.64
2020-12-3117.78
2019-12-3133.22
2018-12-311.63
2017-12-3118.22
2016-12-319.76
2015-12-319.77
2014-12-318.06
2013-12-317.90
2012-12-315.98
2011-12-314.14
2010-12-315.29
2009-12-313.46
2008-12-312.15
2007-12-315.70
2006-12-314.76
2005-12-313.69
2004-12-313.17
2003-12-313.54
2002-12-311.86
2001-12-310.35
2000-12-311.46
1999-12-310.68
1998-12-311.51
1997-12-311.03
1996-12-311.38

About Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc., established in 1998 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, operates as a vast global conglomerate with diverse business interests. Its core operations primarily encompass insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility services. The company provides a comprehensive suite of insurance and reinsurance products, including coverage for property, casualty, life, accident, and health. Across North America, it manages extensive railway networks dedicated to freight transport. Its utility division is responsible for generating, transmitting, storing, and distributing electricity sourced from various origins such as natural gas, coal, wind, solar, hydroelectric, nuclear, and geothermal energy. This segment also oversees natural gas infrastructure, including distribution networks, storage facilities, interstate pipelines, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations, alongside its interests in coal mining. Beyond these foundational sectors, Berkshire Hathaway boasts a significant manufacturing footprint. It produces a wide array of goods ranging from confectionery and specialty chemicals to metal cutting tools and components for both aerospace and power generation applications. Its manufacturing portfolio also extends to flooring products, insulation, roofing materials, engineered building components, paints, coatings, and bricks. The company is also involved in residential construction, offering both manufactured and site-built homes, supplemented by related lending and financial services. Its product offerings further include recreational vehicles, apparel, footwear, jewelry, custom picture framing, and alkaline batteries. On the industrial side, it manufactures specialized components like castings, forgings, fasteners, aerostructures, and precision parts, often utilizing advanced alloys such as cobalt, nickel, and titanium. Additionally, Berkshire Hathaway provides a variety of services, which include distributing electronic components, franchising and servicing quick-service restaurants, offering logistics, grocery, and foodservice distribution, as well as professional aviation training and shared aircraft ownership programs. Finally, the company maintains a substantial retail presence, selling an extensive selection of products such as automobiles, furniture, home appliances, electronics, computers, jewelry, and kitchenware, in addition to motorcycle clothing and equipment.

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