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Berkshire Hathaway Shares Reach Eight-Month High

2026-08-02·newswire-us-stock-135002
Berkshire Hathaway Shares Reach Eight-Month High.

Shares of Berkshire Hathaway's Class A and Class B stock rose this week to their highest level in eight months, CNBC reported on Aug. 1. Barron's analysis said Berkshire shares have still significantly underperformed the S&P 500 this year, but the latest rally may have further momentum.

Three of the largest holdings in the company's investment portfolio—Apple, Coca-Cola and Bank of America—have posted substantial year-to-date gains, providing support for Berkshire's share price. Apple, Berkshire's largest holding, now has a position valued at more than $70 billion and is up more than 13% year to date.

Coca-Cola, the third-largest holding, represents a $35 billion position and has risen 25% this year. Bank of America, the fourth-largest holding, is up more than 12% year to date. UBS analysts raised their price target for Berkshire shares, maintained a "Buy" rating and increased their earnings forecast for the company.

The market estimates that Berkshire's share repurchases in the second quarter could have reached as much as $11 billion. The exact figure is expected to be disclosed in the company's second-quarter earnings report, scheduled for Aug. 8.

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Berkshire Hathaway Shares Reach Eight-Month High

Shares of Berkshire Hathaway's Class A and Class B stock rose this week to their highest level in eight months, CNBC reported on Aug. 1. Barron's analysis said Berkshire shares have still significantly underperformed the S&P 500 this year, but the latest rally may have further momentum. Three of the largest holdings in the company's investment portfolio—Apple, Coca-Cola and Bank of America—have posted substantial year-to-date gains, providing support for Berkshire's share price. Apple, Berkshire's largest holding, now has a position valued at more than $70 billion and is up more than 13% year to date. Coca-Cola, the third-largest holding, represents a $35 billion position and has risen 25% this year. Bank of America, the fourth-largest holding, is up more than 12% year to date. UBS analysts raised their price target for Berkshire shares, maintained a "Buy" rating and increased their earnings forecast for the company. The market estimates that Berkshire's share repurchases in the second quarter could have reached as much as $11 billion. The exact figure is expected to be disclosed in the company's second-quarter earnings report, scheduled for Aug. 8.

Shares of Berkshire Hathaway's Class A and Class B stock rose this week to their highest level in eight months, CNBC reported on Aug. 1.

Barron's analysis said Berkshire shares have still significantly underperformed the S&P 500 this year, but the latest rally may have further momentum. Three of the largest holdings in the company's investment portfolio—Apple, Coca-Cola and Bank of America—have posted substantial year-to-date gains, providing support for Berkshire's share price.

Apple, Berkshire's largest holding, now has a position valued at more than $70 billion and is up more than 13% year to date. Coca-Cola, the third-largest holding, represents a $35 billion position and has risen 25% this year. Bank of America, the fourth-largest holding, is up more than 12% year to date.

UBS analysts raised their price target for Berkshire shares, maintained a "Buy" rating and increased their earnings forecast for the company.

The market estimates that Berkshire's share repurchases in the second quarter could have reached as much as $11 billion. The exact figure is expected to be disclosed in the company's second-quarter earnings report, scheduled for Aug. 8.

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