UBS Remains Confident in Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B), Cites Long-Term Strength

With significant hedge fund interest, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B) secures a spot on our list of the 13 best Fortune 500 stocks to invest in now.

On October 15, 2025, UBS reduced its price target on Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B) from $597 to $593, maintaining a “Buy” rating.

The investment firm’s bullish stance remains due to its confidence in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B)’s long-term strength. Reflecting this confidence, the firm lifted its Q3 EPS estimate to $5.89 from $5.57, citing strong performance in the company’s insurance segment. Specifically, UBS highlighted GEICO’s improved loss ratio, alongside lower catastrophe losses in reinsurance.

Yet the firm’s reduced target on Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B) reflects softer margins at BNSF railroad, which were caused by heightened fuel costs and sluggish volumes. Nevertheless, UBS also increased its full-year EPS forecast to $20.78, expecting the company’s book value per share to increase by 2.1% sequentially, thanks to investment gains. Lastly, the stock trades near its intrinsic value, the firm notes.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B), a diversified conglomerate, operates in insurance, rail transportation, utilities, manufacturing, retail, and energy sectors. It also operates in the reinsurance and consumer goods sectors.

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