BRK-A - Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
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Performance Outlook
- Short Term2W - 6W
- Mid Term6W - 9M
- Long Term9M+
| Previous Close | 263,094.00 |
| Open | 269,900.00 |
| Bid | 252,345.00 x 900 |
| Ask | 270,869.72 x 800 |
| Day's Range | 268,095.00 - 272,500.00 |
| 52 Week Range | 239,440.00 - 347,400.00 |
| Volume | 554 |
| Avg. Volume | 666 |
| Market Cap | 438.108B |
| Beta (5Y Monthly) | 0.79 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 44.01 |
| EPS (TTM) | 6,142.19 |
| Earnings Date | N/A |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | N/A (N/A) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| 1y Target Est | 334,000.00 |
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