Berkshire Hathaway Sets $5.17 EPS Estimate, $96.98 Billion Revenue for Feb. 28 Release
Berkshire Hathaway plans to report quarterly results on February 28 with estimated EPS of $5.17 and revenue forecast of $96.98 billion as Greg Abel succeeds Warren Buffett. Abel oversees a $318 billion portfolio concentrated 61% in five top holdings, while shares trade 8.9% below their 52-week high with a P/E of 16.08.
1. Quarterly Earnings Preview
Berkshire Hathaway will release Q4 results on February 28, projecting EPS of $5.17 and revenue of $96.98 billion as Greg Abel succeeds Warren Buffett in leading the conglomerate.
2. Investment Portfolio Concentration
Greg Abel manages a $318 billion equity portfolio with 61% allocated across five core stocks—Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola, Bank of America and Chevron—emphasizing large-cap, dividend-paying businesses.
3. Valuation and Liquidity
Shares trade 8.9% below their 52-week high at a P/E ratio of 16.08 and price-to-sales ratio of 2.86, underpinned by a $100 billion cash reserve, substantial insurance float and a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21.
4. Relative Performance
Year-to-date, Berkshire Hathaway shares have declined 1.8%, versus a 1.4% industry drop and a 0.4% gain in the S&P 500, while Chubb has risen 7.2% and Progressive has fallen 10.2%.