BRK-B 2026-01-22
Financial Report
Earnings Data Summary for BRK-B as of 2026-01-22
Most recent EPS (Actual): 6.26
Most recent EPS (Consensus): 5.70
Historical EPS range (last 8 quarters): 3.92 - 8.6
Historical Average EPS (last 8 quarters): 5.49
In the past 8 quarters, the company missed earnings estimates 3 times.
Most recent EPS reported date: 2025-11-01
Most recent EPS fiscal date (quarterly): 2025-09-30
Upcoming earnings date: 2026-02-20
Valuation Data Summary for BRK-B as of 2026-01-22
Current P/E for BRK-B: 19.16
1 year P/E range: 19.16 - 24.75
2 years P/E range: 19.16 - 24.75
5 years P/E range: 19.0 - 29.19
Management Sentiment Summary for BRK-B in 2025Q3 earnings call:
The following is the average sentiment score for each management title:
The lower the score, the more negative the sentiment. The higher the score, the more positive the sentiment. 0.5 is neutral.
No data available
Insider transactions for BRK-B in the last 90 days:
Total Amount Traded is negative for total net sale of shares. Positive for total net purchase of shares.
| Date | Total Amount Traded | Avg. Traded Price | Transaction Type | Remaining Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-27 | -401.5K | $135.36 | Sell | 31.8M |
Technical Report
Price Range for BRK-B
BRK-B current price: $484.49
5-Day Range: $481.57 - $495.63
50-Day Range: $481.57 - $516.85
200-Day Range: $455.19 - $542.07
Price Distribution for BRK-B in the past 20 days
25th percentile: 493.26
Lowest price: 481.57
Price with moderate low (closest to -0.5) z-score: 490.75
Price with low (closest to -1.0) z-score: 482.72
Price below mean by one standard deviation: 487.66
Price below mean by two standard deviations: 481.85
Technical Indicators Summary for BRK.B as of 2026-01-22
MACD values for BRK.B in the past 14 days:
| Date | macd | signal | histogram |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | -3.09 | -1.55 | -1.54 |
| 2026-01-20 | -2.40 | -1.17 | -1.23 |
| 2026-01-16 | -1.63 | -0.86 | -0.77 |
| 2026-01-15 | -1.44 | -0.67 | -0.78 |
| 2026-01-14 | -1.11 | -0.47 | -0.64 |
| 2026-01-13 | -0.73 | -0.31 | -0.41 |
| 2026-01-12 | -0.44 | -0.21 | -0.23 |
| 2026-01-09 | -0.41 | -0.15 | -0.26 |
| 2026-01-08 | -0.41 | -0.09 | -0.32 |
| 2026-01-07 | -0.48 | -0.01 | -0.47 |
EMA values for BRK.B with a window of 50 days:
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | 497.08 |
| 2026-01-20 | 497.62 |
| 2026-01-16 | 498.12 |
| 2026-01-15 | 498.31 |
| 2026-01-14 | 498.55 |
| 2026-01-13 | 498.77 |
| 2026-01-12 | 498.91 |
| 2026-01-09 | 498.92 |
| 2026-01-08 | 498.91 |
| 2026-01-07 | 498.88 |
EMA values for BRK.B with a window of 200 days:
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | 491.17 |
| 2026-01-20 | 491.24 |
| 2026-01-16 | 491.30 |
| 2026-01-15 | 491.28 |
| 2026-01-14 | 491.27 |
| 2026-01-13 | 491.25 |
| 2026-01-12 | 491.21 |
| 2026-01-09 | 491.13 |
| 2026-01-08 | 491.05 |
| 2026-01-07 | 490.96 |
RSI values for BRK.B in the past 14 days:
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | 32.87 |
| 2026-01-20 | 34.23 |
| 2026-01-16 | 42.53 |
| 2026-01-15 | 41.41 |
| 2026-01-14 | 42.01 |
| 2026-01-13 | 44.37 |
| 2026-01-12 | 48.51 |
| 2026-01-09 | 49.04 |
| 2026-01-08 | 49.83 |
| 2026-01-07 | 45.37 |
Money Flow Index (MFI) for BRK.B over the last 10 trading days:
Latest MFI: 21.06
| Date | Typical Price | Money Flow Ratio | MFI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | 484.03 | 0.27 | 21.06 |
| 2026-01-21 | 484.47 | 0.26 | 20.84 |
| 2026-01-20 | 486.36 | 0.27 | 21.56 |
| 2026-01-16 | 493.12 | 0.50 | 33.33 |
| 2026-01-15 | 493.00 | 0.28 | 22.01 |
| 2026-01-14 | 494.26 | 0.42 | 29.58 |
| 2026-01-13 | 495.53 | 0.61 | 37.95 |
| 2026-01-12 | 497.93 | 0.87 | 46.50 |
| 2026-01-09 | 498.60 | 0.95 | 48.82 |
| 2026-01-08 | 499.32 | 1.27 | 56.00 |
Bollinger lower and higher band for BRK.B, calculated for the past 20 days
Number of Standard Deviations: 2
Latest Close: 484.49
Latest SMA: 496.18
Latest Bollinger Lower Band: 484.48
Latest Bollinger Higher Band: 507.89
ADX for BRK.B, calculated for the past 14 days
ADX: 47.0
Volume and volume ratio for BRK.B:
Last 30 days average volume: 4.5M
Today's volume: 4.1M
Volume Ratio (Today / Avg Volume in the past 30 days): 0.89
No VWAP data for BRK.B.
Support levels for BRK.B (last 200 trading days):
Last Low: 455.18 on 2025-08-04 (UTC)
Last High: 542.07 on 2025-05-02 (UTC)
Fibonacci Levels: 23.6%: 521.43, 38.2%: 508.66, 50.0%: 498.34, 61.8%: 488.01, 78.6%: 473.32
Resonance Supports: No resonance supports (Fibonacci levels not within ±3% of last low).
Short interest data for BRK.B in the past 5 months:
| Report Date | Short Interest | Avg Daily Volume | Days to Cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 11.1M | 4.4M | 2.55 |
| 2025-12-15 | 12.4M | 4.4M | 2.83 |
| 2025-11-28 | 13M | 5.6M | 2.32 |
| 2025-11-14 | 12.5M | 5.8M | 2.16 |
| 2025-10-31 | 12M | 4.5M | 2.63 |
| 2025-10-15 | 11.1M | 3.6M | 3.06 |
| 2025-09-30 | 12.5M | 4.3M | 2.89 |
| 2025-09-15 | 12.5M | 4M | 3.11 |
| 2025-08-29 | 13.1M | 4.6M | 2.83 |
| 2025-08-15 | 13.1M | 5.3M | 2.48 |
Option Chain
Monthly put options that expire on 2026-02-20:
| Strike Price | IV | Delta | Gamma | Theta | Vega | Ask Price | Bid Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 470 | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| 460 | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| 450 | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| 440 | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| 430 | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| 420 | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| 410 | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| 400 | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
Weekly put options that expire on 2026-02-06:
| Strike Price | IV | Delta | Gamma | Theta | Vega | Ask Price | Bid Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 470 | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| 460 | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| 450 | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| 440 | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| 430 | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| 420 | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| 410 | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| 400 | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
Final Report
Recommendation: Buy
Reasoning:
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Financial: The company delivered solid earnings, with the most recent EPS of $6.26 beating consensus estimates of $5.70. The current P/E of 19.16 is at the very bottom of its 1-year and 5-year ranges, suggesting the stock is relatively undervalued from a historical perspective. A key risk is management transition, with Warren Buffett retired, but the substantial cash reserve ($381 billion) provides a significant margin of safety and capital allocation flexibility. The single insider sale in the last 90 days is noted but not considered a major red flag given the scale of the company.
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Technical: The stock is in a clear short-term downtrend, trading below its 50-day and 200-day EMAs. However, key momentum indicators signal a potential reversal or relief rally. The RSI (32.87) and MFI (21.06) are both in oversold territory. The price ($484.49) is currently testing a major support level, sitting precisely at the 20-day Bollinger Lower Band (484.48) and just above the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level (488.01) from its 200-day range. The ADX is high (47.0), confirming a strong trend, but oversold oscillators within a downtrend can precede bounces.
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News & Macro: News sentiment is predominantly positive, focusing on the strength of Berkshire's diversified business model, massive cash pile, and smooth leadership transition to Greg Abel. The macroeconomic backdrop is late-cycle with high overall market valuations (a risk), but a positively sloped yield curve and falling interest rates provide a supportive environment for large, stable companies. The company's next earnings report on Feb 20, 2026, is a near-term catalyst.
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Option Chain: The provided option chain data shows "None" for all fields, indicating extremely low liquidity or data availability for near-term puts. This limits the utility of options for crafting a paired risk-management strategy but may also imply lower expected near-term volatility from the options market.
Strategy to Minimize Risk:
- Entry Price: Ideal buy zone: $480 - $490. This range captures the current oversold bounce near the Bollinger lower band ($484.48) and the key Fibonacci support zone ($488.01). A more aggressive entry can be considered at current levels ($484.49), with a plan to average down if the price dips toward $480.
- Profit Targets:
- Short-term (1-3 months): $510 (~5.3% gain). This aligns with the falling 50-day EMA (~$497) and the 50% Fibonacci level ($498.34) as initial resistance, with an extension toward the $510 area.
- Long-term (6-12 months): $540+. A move back toward the upper end of the 200-day trading range.
- Stop-Loss: Place a stop-loss at $475, just below the recent low of $481.57 and the 78.6% Fibonacci level ($473.32). This limits downside risk to approximately 2%.
- Time Horizon: 3-6 months. This allows for a technical rebound to play out and for the market to digest the upcoming Q4 earnings report (Feb 20).
Final Notes: This is a tactical Buy recommendation based on a confluence of oversold technical conditions, historically low valuation, and strong fundamental underpinnings (cash, diversified earnings). The primary risks are the continuation of the technical downtrend and market-wide de-risking in a late-cycle environment. The strategy is designed to capitalize on a mean-reversion bounce with tightly controlled risk. Investors with a multi-year horizon may find this an attractive level to initiate or add to a long-term position.