BRK-A - Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
| Previous Close | 316,180.00 |
| Open | 316,000.00 |
| Bid | 315,041.00 x 800 |
| Ask | 315,144.00 x 3000 |
| Day's Range | 314,398.00 - 316,000.00 |
| 52 Week Range | 279,410.00 - 335,109.00 |
| Volume | 204 |
| Avg. Volume | 244 |
| Market Cap | 514.64B |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 0.92 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 17.89 |
| EPS (TTM) | 17,611.19 |
| Earnings Date | N/A |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | N/A (N/A) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| 1y Target Est | 356,700.00 |
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