Core Insights - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is transitioning leadership from Warren Buffett to Greg Abel, with quarterly earnings expected on February 28, 2026, estimating an EPS of $5.17 and revenue of $96.98 billion [1][6] Financial Performance - Year-to-date, BRK-B shares have declined by 1.8%, compared to the industry's 1.4% decrease and the Finance sector's 0.4% drop, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has gained 0.4% [4] - Despite trading at an 8.9% discount from its 52-week high, BRK-B shares are valued at a premium on a price-to-book basis, with a P/E ratio of 16.08 and a price-to-sales ratio of 2.86 [3][6] - The company maintains a cash reserve of $100 billion and a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, indicating conservative debt usage and strong liquidity, as reflected by a high current ratio of 48.72 [5] Investment Strategy - Greg Abel manages a $318 billion investment portfolio, with 61% concentrated in five major stocks: Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola, Bank of America, and Chevron, reflecting Warren Buffett's investment philosophy [2][6] - The strategic concentration on "unstoppable" stocks aims to provide stability and growth, consistent with the legacy of the previous leadership [2]
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B) Quarterly Earnings and Leadership Transition