As of today (2026-06-28), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Berkshire Hathaway is 0.00%.
As of today (2026-06-28), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Berkshire Hathaway is 0.00%.
XSWX:BRK's Forward Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: 3.355 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Forward Dividend Yield % only.
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Berkshire Hathaway Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
XSWX:BRK vs AIG, HIG, ACGL: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Berkshire Hathaway's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Berkshire Hathaway Forward Dividend Yield % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Berkshire Hathaway's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Berkshire Hathaway's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% mean?
Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Jun. 28, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #999999 out of 420 companies in the Insurance industry.
Is Berkshire Hathaway's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Berkshire Hathaway's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #999999 out of 420 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Berkshire Hathaway has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berkshire Hathaway's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to AIG and HIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #999999 out of 420 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Berkshire Hathaway in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.36. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for an Insurance company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Insurance companies is 3.36, based on 420 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berkshire Hathaway's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Berkshire Hathaway stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF427.07, compared to a current price of CHF399.10 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Berkshire Hathaway's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berkshire Hathaway stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF399.10 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF427.07.
GuruFocus considers Berkshire Hathaway to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BRK:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: CHF427.07 vs. price of CHF399.10 (6.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BRK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Berkshire Hathaway is a holding company with a wide array of subsidiaries engaged in diverse activities. The firm's core business segment is insurance, run primarily through Geico, Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group, and Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group. Berkshire has used the excess cash thrown off from its operations to acquire Burlington Northern Santa Fe (railroad), Berkshire Hathaway Energy (utilities and energy distributors), and the companies that make up its manufacturing, service, and retailing operations (which include Precision Castparts, Lubrizol, Clayton Homes, Marmon, and IMC/ISCAR). The conglomerate is unique in that it is run on a completely decentralized basis. Berkshire generated close to $371.4 billion in operating revenue in during 2025.
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