Berkshire Hathaway Inc. - BRK.A

About

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a diversified holding company based in Omaha, Nebraska, founded in 1955. Today it oversees a broad portfolio of wholly owned subsidiaries and significant equity holdings across multiple sectors. Its core operations center on property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, including well-known platforms such as GEICO and other specialty insurance businesses. The company also owns Burlington Northern Santa Fe, a major North American freight railroad, and Berkshire Hathaway Energy, which operates regulated utilities and energy infrastructure. Beyond these, Berkshire Hathaway controls businesses in manufacturing, building products, industrial components, consumer goods, and automotive-related products, as well as service and retail operations such as Pilot Travel Centers and distribution businesses. Through this structure, Berkshire Hathaway functions as a capital allocator and operator across the real economy, providing insurance capacity, transportation, energy, and a wide range of goods and services to commercial and consumer markets worldwide.