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The stock has moved to an eight-month high and is catching up to the S&P, supported by buybacks and a large cash hoard, which can underpin upside in the near term. However, it remains behind on two core industries and faces leadership transition uncertainties.
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Buffett-era Berkshire Hathaway stock reached an eight-month high, narrowing the gap to the S&P 500. BRK.A and BRK.B trades show improving relative value despite lag in rail and insurance. The report also notes Q1 2026 buybacks of $234 million and a substantial cash position, supporting optionality.
Berkshire hits eight-month high; BRK.B at $511.54, BRK.A at $766,600.
Barron’s: rally has room to run; S&P 500 ahead by 7.6 percentage points.
Berkshire lags peers in railroads and insurance segments.
Q1 2026 buybacks totaled $234 million.
Buffett to step down as CEO end-2025.
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