NYSE:BRK-B · New York Stock Exchange
-$4.81 today
Vol 3.20M · Avg 4.92M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare BRK-B returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
9.3%
avg 10.4%
ROIC
4.1%
avg 3.7%
ROA
5.5%
avg 5.4%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 9.3% versus its period average of 10.4%. 1 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gregory Edward Abel | CEO, President & Director | $22.02M | — | 64 | $228.00 | <0.01% |
Ajit Jain | Vice Chairman of Insurance Operations & Director | $22.02M | — | 74 | $491.00 | <0.01% |
Marc David Hamburg | Executive Officer | $4.33M | — | 76 | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Charles C. Chang | Senior VP & CFO | — | — | 57 | $4,033.00 | <0.01% |
Kerby S. Ham | Treasurer | — | — | — | — | — |
Daniel Jerome Jaksich | Vice President, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Peter James Eastwood | Chief Executive Officer & President of Specialty Insurance | — | — | — | — | — |
Michael J. O'Sullivan | Senior VP & General Counsel | — | — | 60 | — | — |
Adam Johnson | President of Consumer Products, Service & Retailing | — | — | 54 | — | — |
Kara Lee Raiguel | Chief Executive Officer & President of General Re Unit | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
No insider transactions in the last 12 months.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +17.8% | +6.3% (13yr)1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +7.6% | +4.8% (13yr)1 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +17.6% | +5.3% (13yr)1 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +6.6% | +7.6% (13yr)1 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EPS at +17.8% over three years. Forward estimates point to EBIT at +7.6% (13yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages BRK-B?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is Charles C. Chang, Senior VP & CFO.
Are BRK-B insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $20.80M.
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