BRK-A Dividend History & Analysis | N/A Yield

BRK-A has a dividend yield of N/A and paid N/A per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

As of January 2026, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A) does not pay a dividend.

Top Dividend Payers in Life & Health Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NN 20,521 M 6.28% 14.2%
AEG 11,651 M 6.21% 14.1%
UNMA 5,338 M 6.49% 9.96%
PRU 39,309 M 5.08% 8.39%
MFC 63,370 M 4.01% 8.50%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
AEG 11,651 M 27.7% 78.9%
PRI 8,613 M 22.0% 100%
AFL 58,436 M 15.1% 96.9%
UNM 12,855 M 10.8% 96.4%
SLF 34,988 M 9.07% 98.3%

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PFG
Principal Financial
 3.78% Yield
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 6.57% Yield
PUK
Prudential
 2.10% Yield

BRK-A Dividend History: as of January 2026

No dividends paid yet.

BRK-A Dividend FAQ

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-A) operates a highly diversified portfolio that spans insurance (property, casualty, life, accident, health, and reinsurance), North American freight rail, and a broad utility segment that generates and distributes electricity from multiple sources (natural gas, coal, wind, solar, hydro, nuclear, geothermal). The conglomerate also holds substantial interests in energy infrastructure (natural-gas pipelines, LNG facilities, storage), coal mining, and a wide array of manufacturing and consumer businesses ranging from confectionery and specialty chemicals to home construction, apparel, and retail.

What is the Dividend Yield of BRK-A?

As of January 2026, BRK-A`s dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - by the current share price of 726200.00.

Does BRK-A pay a dividend?

As of January 2026 BRK-A does not pay a dividend.

How often does BRK-A pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, BRK-A has issued dividend payments.

BRK-A dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BRK-A for the next 4 payments are between 0 (+0.0%) and 0 (+0.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will BRK-A pay dividends in 2026?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BRK-A?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BRK-A?

BRK-A's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of BRK-A?

BRK-A's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought BRK-A's shares at 351900.00 five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BRK-A?

BRK-A Payout Consistency is 0.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.

Does BRK-A have a good Dividend Yield?

BRK-A`s % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BRK-A?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BRK-A is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of BRK-A?

BRK-A`s Overall Dividend Rating is (unknown). Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BRK-A Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BRK-A's Outstanding Shares?

Berkshire Hathaway's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.11% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has BRK-A ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1988 1,720,700
1989 1,726,200 +0.32%
1990 2,189,000 +26.81%
1991 1,717,200 -21.55%
1992 1,720,400 +0.19%
1993 1,881,600 +9.37%
1994 1,766,800 -6.1%
1995 1,791,800 +1.41%
1996 1,848,400 +3.16%
1997 1,852,900 +0.24%
1998 2,279,100 +23%
1999 2,280,800 +0.07%
2000 2,288,700 +0.35%
2001 2,292,300 +0.16%
2002 2,302,000 +0.42%
2003 2,304,900 +0.13%
2004 2,308,100 +0.14%
2005 2,311,100 +0.13%
2006 2,314,000 +0.13%
2007 1,650,800 -28.66%
2008 1,650,800
2009 1,650,800
2010 1,650,800
2011 1,650,800
2012 1,651,200 +0.02%
2013 1,644,000 -0.44%
2014 1,642,900 -0.07%
2015 1,643,400 +0.03%
2016 1,644,300 +0.05%
2017 1,644,800 +0.03%
2018 1,640,900 -0.24%
2019 1,625,000 -0.97%
2020 1,544,000 -4.98%
2021 1,477,400 -4.31%
2022 1,459,700 -1.2%
2023 1,441,500 -1.25%
2024 1,438,000 -0.24%
2025 1,438,200 +0.01%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-15 02:39