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Berkshire Hathaway’s stock reached a new peak on Monday, signaling robust investor confidence in Warren Buffett’s stewardship.
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The firm, which mirrors the broader U.S. economy, saw its Class A shares close up 2.1% at USD 652,997.17, after touching USD 653,861 earlier in the day—a new record that eclipses the previous high of USD 647,039 from February 26.
This surge propelled the market valuation of the Omaha-based conglomerate to nearly USD 937 billion, according to the latest share count, trading at around 23 times projected full-year operating profits.
Despite some discrepancies reported by stock price services that mistakenly showed a record high of USD 741,971 for Class A shares on June 3 due to a technical error, the company’s stock performance remains strong.
Berkshire Hathaway, with its diverse holdings across insurance, energy, manufacturing, retail, and service sectors—including notable names like Geico, BNSF Railway, and Dairy Queen—continues to show robust growth. Additionally, its large equity portfolio, prominently featuring Apple whose stocks have surged 37% since March end, further bolsters its market position.
Warren Buffett, who has donated over half his Berkshire holdings since 2006 but still owns about 14.5% of the company, remains a pivotal figure in the business world with a fortune estimated at around USD 137 billion, making him the world’s eighth-richest person according to Forbes.
Despite this, Berkshire’s shares have seen a 20% increase this year, closely aligning with the 18% rise in the S&P 500, albeit with less volatility when considering dividends, which Berkshire does not distribute.
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