UBS raises Berkshire Hathaway stock target to $557 from $536

Published 24/02/2025, 22:54
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On Monday, UBS analyst Brian Meredith (NYSE:MDP) increased the price target for Berkshire Hathaway Inc . (NYSE:BRKa) (NYSE:BRK-B) shares to $557, up from the previous $536, while reaffirming a Buy rating on the stock. Meredith’s optimism is based on the company’s recent earnings performance, which surpassed expectations, particularly due to robust results from its insurance operations, including GEICO, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRKb) Reinsurance Group (NYSE:RGA) (BH Re), and Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group (BH Primary).

The analyst highlighted that the net investment income (NII) was also stronger than anticipated. Meredith’s commentary suggests that Berkshire Hathaway’s stock is a compelling option amid the broader economic uncertainty, bolstered by solid insurance fundamentals and clear margin visibility. He noted that the shares of Berkshire Hathaway are trading at approximately a 1% premium to their intrinsic value, indicating a near alignment with the company’s underlying worth.

Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance segment has consistently been a significant contributor to its overall earnings, with GEICO, BH Re, and BH Primary being key players in the industry. The positive earnings beat is a testament to the strength and resilience of these businesses, which Meredith expects will continue to support the company’s financial performance.

The adjustment in the price target reflects UBS’s confidence in Berkshire Hathaway’s ability to maintain its growth trajectory and deliver value to its shareholders. The firm’s analysis suggests that the conglomerate’s diverse portfolio and robust insurance operations provide a stable foundation for its stock in the face of economic headwinds.

Investors and market watchers will likely monitor Berkshire Hathaway’s stock performance closely, following UBS’s updated price target and the recent earnings beat. The company’s continued focus on its insurance segment and its position in the market as a stalwart investment option may attract further attention in the coming weeks and months.

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