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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B), headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is a holding company that owns subsidiaries in various business sectors, including insurance, freight, rail, transportation, and utilities. With a market cap of $1 trillion, Berkshire's other operations include a railway company, a specialty chemical company, and an international association of diversified businesses.
Shares of this company have underperformed the broader market over the past year. BRK.B has declined 8.3% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 31.4%. In 2026, BRK.B stock is down 6.5%, compared to the SPX’s 7.6% rise on a YTD basis.
