BRK-A Dividend History - Berkshire Hathaway

Currently (December 2024) Berkshire Hathaway Inc does not pay a dividend.

As of December 2024, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A) does not pay a dividend.
Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Financial Services
Top Dividend Yield
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
BRK-A 968,559m - -
MSDL 1,850m 10.6% 11.5%
KBCA 3,930m 8.23% 13.4%
ALRS 558m 3.90% 3.95%
Top Dividend Grower
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
BRK-A 968,559m - -
EQH 15,112m 8.20% 63.2%
JXN 7,227m 70.5% 68.6%
ALRS 558m 5.64% 67.6%

BRK-A Dividend History

No dividends paid yet.

BRK-A Dividend History - FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of BRK-A?

As of December 2024 BRK-A`s Dividend Yield is 0.00%. It is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of by the current stock price of 682500.00.

What is the long-term Dividend Growth Rate of BRK-A?

In the last 5 Years the Average Dividend Growth Rate was % per year. This shows that the dividend payments have been stable over time. It is a neutral sign, as it indicates that the dividend payments have been stable over time.

How often does BRK-A pay dividends?

Within the last 12 Months (TTM, Trailing Twelve Months) BRK-A paid 0 times a dividend.

What is the Yield on Cost of BRK-A?

The 5 Year Yield-On-Cost is %. That's the effective dividend income you'd receive today if you purchased Berkshire Hathaway five years ago. It is calculated by the Rate of the last 12 Months () divided by the price 5 years ago (338045.00).

What is the Payout Consistency of BRK-A?

BRK-A has a Payout Consistency of 0.0%. It shows how stable (Values above 85%) or unstable (Values below 65%) the dividend payouts have been over time. Cutting a dividend is considered negative, while increasing it is considered positive. Equally paying dividends is considered moderate positive.

What is the Dividend Rating of BRK-A?

The Overall Dividend Rating of 0.00 is quantified on a scale from 0 to 100. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional. The calculations includes: Yield, Yield on Cost, Dividend History, Consistency of Payouts and Growth Rates over time.

Does BRK-A have a good Dividend Yield?

BRK-A`s 0.00% Dividend Yield is considered as: unknown.
A good Dividend Yield is generally considered to be at least 4%, while a high dividend yield is considered to be anything over 6%.

What is the next Dividend Date for BRK-A?

The next Dividend Date for BRK-A is unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BRK-A?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BRK-A is unknown. A lower payout ratio, such as 30-60%, means there's more room for dividends to grow and better protection to pay dividends even in a recession. If it’s over 80-90%, it could be a red flag that dividends might not be sustainable. However, certain sectors have exceptions due to regulatory requirements or industry norms. For example, REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Banks, on the other hand, often maintain moderate payout ratios (40-60%) to comply with regulatory capital requirements and ensure stability. If companies outside these regulated sectors have payout ratios exceeding 80-90%, it could be a red flag for unsustainable dividends.

Bonus Section: BRK-A Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of BRK-A`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Berkshire Hathaway are shrinking at a rate of -1.43% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Berkshire Hathaway ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
1988 1720700
1989 1726200 +0.32%
1990 2189000 +26.81%
1991 1717200 -21.55%
1992 1720400 +0.19%
1993 1881600 +9.37%
1994 1766800 -6.1%
1995 1791800 +1.41%
1996 1848400 +3.16%
1997 1852900 +0.24%
1998 2279100 +23%
1999 2280800 +0.07%
2000 2288700 +0.35%
2001 2292300 +0.16%
2002 2302000 +0.42%
2003 2304900 +0.13%
2004 2308100 +0.14%
2005 2311100 +0.13%
2006 2314000 +0.13%
2007 1650800 -28.66%
2008 1650800
2009 1650800
2010 1650800
2011 1650800
2012 1651200 +0.02%
2013 1644000 -0.44%
2014 1642900 -0.07%
2015 1643400 +0.03%
2016 1644300 +0.05%
2017 1644800 +0.03%
2018 1640900 -0.24%
2019 1625000 -0.97%
2020 1544000 -4.98%
2021 1477400 -4.31%
2022 1459700 -1.2%
2023 1441500 -1.25%
2024 1436700 -0.33%