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Boasting a robust market cap of $1 trillion, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) is a diversified multinational conglomerate based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company is led by legendary investor Warren Buffett and operates through a diversified portfolio of wholly owned businesses and equity investments.
The company's shares have lagged behind the broader market over the past 52 weeks. BRK.B stock has risen 4% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 15.5%. Moreover, shares of the company are down 3.1% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX’s 1.9% gain.