BRK-B Dividend History - Berkshire Hathaway

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

As of December 2024, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) 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-B 968,557m - -
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-B 968,557m - -
EQH 15,112m 8.20% 63.2%
JXN 7,227m 70.5% 68.6%
ALRS 558m 5.64% 67.6%

BRK-B Dividend History

No dividends paid yet.

BRK-B Dividend History - FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of BRK-B?

As of December 2024 BRK-B`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 453.20.

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

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-B pay dividends?

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

What is the Yield on Cost of BRK-B?

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 (225.48).

What is the Payout Consistency of BRK-B?

BRK-B 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-B?

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-B have a good Dividend Yield?

BRK-B`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-B?

The next Dividend Date for BRK-B is unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BRK-B?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BRK-B 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-B Outstanding Shares

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

The Outstanding Shares of Berkshire Hathaway are shrinking at a rate of -1.29% 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?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2010-01-21 with a factor of 50:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 50.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
1988 1720746400
1989 1726189600 +0.32%
1990 2188952400 +26.81%
1991 1717186600 -21.55%
1992 1720378800 +0.19%
1993 1881633200 +9.37%
1994 1766817600 -6.1%
1995 1791814800 +1.41%
1996 1848366800 +3.16%
1997 1852892100 +0.24%
1998 2279098300 +23%
1999 2280841200 +0.08%
2000 2288700400 +0.34%
2001 2292325100 +0.16%
2002 2301983900 +0.42%
2003 2304944700 +0.13%
2004 2308132300 +0.14%
2005 2311083200 +0.13%
2006 2313972700 +0.13%
2007 2321539200 +0.33%
2008 2323850500 +0.1%
2009 2327622000 +0.16%
2010 2472264300 +6.21%
2011 2476212300 +0.16%
2012 2475792300 -0.02%
2013 2465930500 -0.4%
2014 2464363400 -0.06%
2015 2465089200 +0.03%
2016 2466480600 +0.06%
2017 2467268900 +0.03%
2018 2459730300 -0.31%
2019 2434332300 -1.03%
2020 2299924900 -5.52%
2021 2254518400 -1.97%
2022 2195133600 -2.63%
2023 2173319700 -0.99%
2024 2155185300 -0.83%