BRK-A - Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
| Previous Close | 316,040.00 |
| Open | 316,620.00 |
| Bid | 315,000.00 x 800 |
| Ask | 315,330.00 x 800 |
| Day's Range | 314,610.00 - 317,003.00 |
| 52 Week Range | 279,410.00 - 335,900.00 |
| Volume | 91 |
| Avg. Volume | 240 |
| Market Cap | 517.081B |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 0.76 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 128.91 |
| EPS (TTM) | 2,446.17 |
| Earnings Date | N/A |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | N/A (N/A) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| 1y Target Est | 359,220.00 |
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