Berkshire Hathaway stock holds steady as cash pile and portfolio shifts draw focus

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. stock (ISIN US0846707026) traded near USD 505 per share on the New York Stock Exchange on September 9, 2026, corresponding to a market capitalization of about USD 1.09 trillion based on data from Yahoo Finance.

Portfolio shift and massive cash reserves

According to Yahoo Finance, Berkshire Hathaway is actively reshaping its investment portfolio, including an increase of roughly USD 10 billion in its stake in Alphabet as part of its equity holdings strategy, as of early September 2026.

The same overview from Yahoo Finance highlights that Berkshire closed fiscal year 2025 with total cash of USD 365.51 billion and revenue over the trailing twelve months of USD 384.69 billion, alongside net income attributable to common shareholders of USD 85.77 billion, underscoring the group’s capacity to deploy capital while maintaining a substantial liquidity buffer.

Valuation and recent performance metrics

Per data provided by Yahoo Finance on September 9, 2026, Berkshire Hathaway’s class B shares had a previous close of USD 505.83 and traded during the session in a range between USD 501.21 and USD 509.50, implying that the price remained within roughly 6 percent of the 52-week high of USD 537.74 and comfortably above the 52-week low of USD 464.01.

The same source reports a trailing price-earnings ratio of 12.74 based on diluted earnings per share of USD 39.78 over the trailing twelve months, together with a profit margin of 22.30 percent and return on equity of 12.12 percent, giving investors a quantified view of how efficiently Berkshire converts its broad revenue base into shareholder earnings.

Market capitalization, liquidity and leverage

Data from Yahoo Finance show that Berkshire Hathaway’s market capitalization stood at approximately USD 1.085 trillion on September 9, 2026, supported by average daily trading volume of about 4.5 million class B shares and an intraday volume of 3.31 million shares on that date, indicating deep liquidity in the stock.

On the balance sheet side, the same metrics indicate total cash of USD 365.51 billion and levered free cash flow of USD 71.98 billion over the trailing twelve months, while total debt-to-equity was reported at 17.14 percent, suggesting that Berkshire remains conservatively leveraged relative to its equity base and retains substantial flexibility to fund acquisitions or share repurchases.

Earnings calendar and investor focus

According to the earnings calendar embedded in the Berkshire overview on Yahoo Finance, the next estimated earnings date for Berkshire Hathaway is November 7, 2026, which positions the forthcoming third-quarter update as a key checkpoint for how the group deploys its cash and manages its diverse portfolio of operating businesses and equity investments.

For investors, the combination of a share price close to its 52-week high, a USD 10 billion portfolio adjustment toward Alphabet and a cash position above USD 365 billion as of fiscal year 2025 means that upcoming results and any further capital allocation moves will be closely scrutinized for their impact on earnings growth and valuation multiples.

Stock price level and trading venue

As of the close on September 9, 2026, Berkshire Hathaway’s class B stock was quoted at about USD 505.83 on the New York Stock Exchange in United States dollars, placing the current level between the 52-week low of USD 464.01 and the 52-week high of USD 537.74 derived from the same price data set and giving investors a reference point for the stock’s recent trading range.

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