Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Market Cap
Data as of June 01, 2026
Market Cap
$1.02T
Stock Price
$474.48
Shares Outstanding
$1B
Classification
Mega Cap
How It's Calculated
$1.02T = $474.48 × $1B
What This Means
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has a market capitalization of $1.02T, classifying it as Mega Cap — one of the largest companies in the world. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company's size.
About Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in Insurance - Diversified. With a market capitalization of about $1.02T, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $474.48, within a 52-week range of $455.19 to $516.85 (-8.2% from the high, +4.2% from the low). Beta of 0.62 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 19.3%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
Market capitalization sums the market value of all outstanding shares. It helps classify Berkshire Hathaway Inc. by size — mega-cap, large-cap, and mid-cap stocks tend to have different liquidity, volatility, and index inclusion profiles. Size alone does not determine quality, but it frames risk and how widely the stock is held.
Sector Comparison
Among Financial Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s market cap of $1.02T can be compared with peers such as JPM ($802.00B), V ($620.65B), MA ($436.47B). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Financial Services stocks.
Key Takeaways
- BRK-B is grouped in the Financial Services sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.62 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 19.3% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Calculated Market Cap
$663.47B
Sector
Financial Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BRK-B's market capitalization?
Market cap is the total market value of all outstanding shares. Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s market cap is about $1.02T on this page's data date.
Is BRK-B a mega/large/mid/small cap?
With roughly $1.02T in market cap, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. falls in the mega-cap category in our size buckets (mega ≥$200B, large ≥$10B, mid ≥$2B). Size affects liquidity, index weight, and typical volatility.
How does market cap relate to BRK-B's risk profile?
Larger caps tend to have broader analyst coverage and deeper trading; smaller caps can offer growth but with higher idiosyncratic risk. Use market cap together with debt, cash flow, and Financial Services position — not alone.
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