What one share of Berkshire Hathaway holds
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (“Berkshire,” “Company” or “Registrant”) is a holding company owning subsidiaries engaged in numerous diverse business activities. The most important of these are insurance businesses, conducted on both a primary basis and a reinsurance basis, a freight rail transportation business and a group of utility and energy generation and distribution businesses.
Berkshire Hathaway’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $267,563 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $59,655 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $15,593 |
| Free cash flow | $16,842 |
| Cash and investments | $28,889 |
| Book value | $522,396 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $83,260 | $7,928 | $3,656 | $7,285 | — | $166,784 |
| 2011 | $87,089 | $6,215 | $4,965 | $7,446 | — | $99,916 |
| 2012 | $98,385 | $8,977 | $5,920 | $6,767 | — | $113,636 |
| 2013 | $110,823 | $11,850 | $6,746 | $10,110 | — | $134,995 |
| 2014 | $118,473 | $12,092 | $9,240 | $10,238 | — | $146,211 |
| 2015 | $128,372 | $14,656 | $9,787 | $9,377 | — | $155,528 |
| 2016 | $130,861 | $14,645 | $7,880 | $11,980 | — | $171,538 |
| 2017 | $145,893 | $27,326 | $7,119 | $20,686 | — | $211,741 |
| 2018 | $150,761 | $2,446 | $8,843 | $13,908 | — | $212,495 |
| 2019 | $155,827 | $49,828 | $9,779 | $13,898 | — | $261,406 |
| 2020 | $154,020 | $26,668 | $8,161 | $16,784 | — | $282,885 |
| 2021 | $182,883 | $59,554 | $8,791 | $17,317 | — | $342,605 |
| 2022 | $205,611 | −$15,494 | $10,528 | $14,900 | — | $324,307 |
| 2023 | $251,561 | $66,412 | $13,396 | $20,559 | — | $389,353 |
| 2024 | $258,348 | $61,900 | $13,199 | $8,079 | — | $451,507 |
| 2025 | $258,266 | $46,563 | $14,551 | $17,412 | — | $498,823 |
Common questions about Berkshire Hathaway
How much does one share of Berkshire Hathaway earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Berkshire Hathaway earned $59,655 of profit on $267,563 of sales, keeping about 22¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Berkshire Hathaway pay a dividend?
Berkshire Hathaway didn’t pay a dividend over the last 12 months, according to its SEC filings.
What is Berkshire Hathaway’s book value per share?
Berkshire Hathaway’s book value is $522,396 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Berkshire Hathaway have?
Each share of Berkshire Hathaway has $28,889 of cash and investments, as of June 30, 2026.
What is Berkshire Hathaway’s free cash flow per share?
$16,842 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Berkshire Hathaway’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $7,928 in 2010 to $46,563 in 2025, growing about 12.5% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Berkshire Hathaway bought back shares?
Berkshire Hathaway’s share count fell about 12% from 2010 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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