- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a equity in the USA market.
- The price is 719578.07 USD currently with a change of 4260.43 USD (0.01%) from the previous close.
- The latest trade time is Thursday, July 10, 05:49:01 +0530.
Berkshire Hathaway Class A Stock Climbs to $719,578.06 After Afternoon Surge
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Class A) saw a strong rebound on July 9th, as shares soared $4,309.06 (0.60%) to close at $719,578.06. That followed the prior session’s close of $715,269.00, marking a robust recovery and renewed investor confidence.
The session opened at $716,917.94, then slipped to a morning low of $714,000.00. However, the tide turned in the afternoon as widespread buying sentiment surged. The stock climbed to an intraday peak of $719,629.50 before closing just shy of that high — a clear sign of bullish momentum setting the tone into the end of the day.
52-Week Context and Year-to-Date Gains
Berkshire Hathaway Class A shares continue to trade well within their yearly trading range:
- 52-week high: $812,855.00
- 52-week low: $609,578.56
This positions the stock comfortably 18% below its high and 18% above its low, highlighting its resilience and sustained investor optimism (Macrotrends, Barchart).
Financial Metrics & Valuation
Key data points provide insight into the company’s valuation and investor sentiment:
- Market Cap: approx. ₹1.04 Lakh Cr (₹1.037 million million USD) (Fintel)
- P/E Ratio: 12.78 — signaling a mature, value-oriented stock (Fintel)
These metrics point to a valuation grounded in earnings, reflecting solid fundamentals rather than speculative momentum.
Institutional Moves & Analyst Outlook
With Warren Buffett set to retire at the end of the year and Greg Abel slated to take the helm, investor interest has sharpened. Institutional holdings remain strong, and a one-year average price target sits around $798,700, ranging from $734K to $931K, indicating room for upside (finance.yahoo.com, Fintel).
Pre‑Market Signals: Continued Strength
Early pre-market activity suggests the rally could continue, with Class A shares trading around $719,850, up another $271.94 (0.038%) after the close — a modest but positive signal as markets await the next session.
Long-Term Performance Snapshot
Despite short-term swings, Berkshire Hathaway’s Class A shares have delivered steady results over the years:
- YTD return as of July 9: +5.68% (en.wikipedia.org, totalrealreturns.com)
- Annualized return since 1965: ~11.8% CAGR — solidly in line with the S&P 500’s ~12% (en.wikipedia.org)
This long-term track record underscores Warren Buffett’s value-driven philosophy, with the company continuing to thrive even as leadership transitions.
What to Watch Next
With the stock hovering near mid-range levels and analysts forecasting continued gains, all eyes will be on upcoming earnings reports, macroeconomic developments, and further clarity on the management transition from Buffett to Abel. Continued momentum into the next session could make another push toward the 52-week high a real possibility.
