Berkshire Hathaway
Trading under the ticker BRK-B, Berkshire Hathaway is a finance publicly traded company based in Nebraska. The company was founded in 1839 and is headquartered in Nebraska. It operates in the finance sector. Corporate records list 21 subsidiaries under the company. Its most recent annual filing reported revenue of about 247 billion dollars for fiscal 2025, per SEC 10-K filed 2026-03-02. These figures are factual reference only and are not investment advice. Key people associated with the company include Greg Abel (CEO) and Oliver Chace (Founder). Reported headcount was 361270 as of 2015-01-01, per Wikidata. Facts on this page are drawn from public sources including SEC EDGAR, Wikidata, and the company's own disclosures, each linked below.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Omaha, Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1839 |
| Type | public |
| Ticker | BRK-B |
| Subsidiaries | Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies, Ben Bridge Jeweler, Scott Fetzer Company, General Re Corporation, Brooks Sports, Dairy Queen, The Buffalo News, FlightSafety International, Pilot Flying J, GEICO, NetJets… |
| Employees | 361270 (as of 2015-01-01, Wikidata P1128 (as of 2015-01-01))stale, 2yr+ old |
| Website | www.berkshirehathaway.com/ |
Financials
$247B revenue for fiscal 2025 ($247,244,000,000).
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $247B | SEC 10-K filed 2026-03-02 |
| 2024 | $250B | SEC 10-K filed 2026-03-02 |
| 2023 | $255B | SEC 10-K filed 2026-03-02 |
| 2022 | $208B | SEC 10-K filed 2025-02-24 |
| 2021 | $191B | SEC 10-K filed 2024-02-26 |
Key people
- Greg Abel — CEO
- Oliver Chace — Founder
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Berkshire Hathaway located?
Berkshire Hathaway is based in Omaha, Nebraska.
When was Berkshire Hathaway founded?
Berkshire Hathaway was founded in 1839.
Is Berkshire Hathaway publicly traded?
Yes. Berkshire Hathaway is a public company trading under the ticker BRK-B.
What industry is Berkshire Hathaway in?
Berkshire Hathaway operates in finance.
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Sources
- Wikipedia (facts only; descriptions on this page are original)
- Wikidata Q217583 (CC0)
- SEC EDGAR filings (public domain), CIK 0001067983