Update date
31 Dec 2013
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BRK-B - BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC Earnings Per Share, Basic
This metric view shows BRK-B - BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC earnings per share, basic history from SEC company facts.
Use it to verify the latest reported value, compare nearby periods, and jump to a cross-company ranking when a curated insight exists.
- Context
- Latest reported period: Q4 2013
- Latest reported value
- 3,035
Based on company facts extracted from SEC 10-Q/10-K XBRL filings where available. Values may differ by reporting period and company taxonomy.
Return Loop
Why revisit this metric view
This metric history becomes more useful after the next quarterly or annual filing because the latest reported value, period, and company comparison context can all change.
- Latest source-backed update
- Latest period end 31 Dec 2013
- Why come back
- Return after the next filing to verify whether this metric changed and how it compares with the ranking page.
- Current latest reported period: Q4 2013.
- Latest reported value on this page: 3,035.
- Save this filer if you want to compare the next reported value with this history.
Metric freshness comes from the latest SEC company fact available for this taxonomy tag and the paired company facts page.
Latest update
Latest update for Earnings Per Share, Basic
Latest reported earnings per share, basic: 3,035. Open the source-backed page to compare this metric with the newest filing-backed context.
Page type
Metric history
Latest period
Q4 2013
Schedule 13D/G context is visible from filings filed on 15 May 2026.
Benchmark Context
How Earnings Per Share, Basic compares with peers
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC sits in the top quarter of the current earnings per share, basic sample.
Compared with
Compared with 120 companies reporting earnings per share, basic in USD/shares. This keeps the comparison on the same metric and unit family.
Why this is notable
This is about 240.1x the current sample midpoint. Earnings Per Share, Basic is up about 10% versus the comparable prior period.
- Visible rows currently span reported period ends from 31 Dec 2010 to 02 May 2026.
- Nearby companies in this sample: HMH Holding Inc and HIGHWATER ETHANOL LLC.
- Current sample position: rank #5 of 120 comparable companies.
- Peer rows use the latest valid value per company for this exact metric and compatible units.
Peer comparisons use the same metric and compatible units only. Latest reported periods may differ across companies, so open each company page before drawing conclusions.
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Financial Metric Page
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC: Earnings Per Share, Basic
Latest period: Q4 2013. Period end: 31 Dec 2013. Units: USD/shares. Frequency: quarterly.
The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period.
Metric snapshot
- Latest value
- 3,035
- Coverage range
- 31 Mar 2010 - 31 Dec 2013
- Fact rows
- 16
What this metric tells you
- Shows reported earnings per share, basic over 31 Mar 2010 - 31 Dec 2013.
- Includes year-over-year change points to highlight acceleration or slowdown.
- Built from 16 SEC fact rows for this metric and issuer.
How to read this chart
- Start with the latest point, then compare it with the prior periods to see direction.
- Use quarterly sequence to compare like-for-like periods.
- Use YoY change bars to separate growth from contraction across matching periods.
- Use the TTM line to smooth quarter-to-quarter noise.
Official SEC source
Source: SEC company facts
Based on company facts extracted from SEC 10-Q/10-K XBRL filings where available. Reporting periods may differ by company.
Compare This Metric Across Companies
Compare latest available Earnings Per Share, Basic levels across SEC-reporting companies, then open each company metric page for SEC-backed verification. Reporting periods may differ by company.
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC appears at rank #5 in the latest comparison sample.
| Rank | Company | Latest value | Report period | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MachTen, Inc. (mact) | 10,600,000 | Quarter - 30 Jun 2023 | Open MachTen, Inc. Earnings Per Share, Basic |
| 2 | Blue World Acquisition Corp | 5,826,667 | Quarter - 31 Mar 2022 | Open Blue World Acquisition Corp Earnings Per Share, Basic |
| 3 | CCS IX Portfolio Holdings, LLC | 842,100 | Quarter - 31 Mar 2026 | Open CCS IX Portfolio Holdings, LLC Earnings Per Share, Basic |
| 4 | HMH Holding Inc (hmh) | 17,240 | Quarter - 31 Mar 2026 | Open HMH Holding Inc Earnings Per Share, Basic |
| 5 | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC (brkb) | 3,035 | Quarter - 31 Dec 2013 | Open BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC Earnings Per Share, Basic |
| 6 | HIGHWATER ETHANOL LLC | 1,181 | Quarter - 31 Jan 2026 | Open HIGHWATER ETHANOL LLC Earnings Per Share, Basic |
Metric Details
- Metric
- Earnings Per Share, Basic (EarningsPerShareBasic)
- Frequency coverage
- quarterly
- Taxonomy
- us-gaap
- Units tracked
- USD/shares
- History range
- 31 Mar 2010 - 31 Dec 2013
- Facts on this page
- 16
- Metric definition
- The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period.
- SEC metric endpoint
- Open SEC company concept
Metric identity
Names, identifiers, and filing context for this profile.
1 identity field
Metric coverage
3 source fields
How to read it
1 detail
Source evidence
Original filing metadata and source links for verification.
1 source field
Chart Context
Compare periods with the same frequency first, then use YoY and TTM series to confirm whether changes are structural or one-off.
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Trailing 12 Months (USD/shares)
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Quarterly (USD/shares)
Earnings Per Share, Basic, YoY Quarterly Change (%)
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC Quarterly Earnings Per Share, Basic (USD/shares)
| Period | TTM Value | Value | YoY Chg | Change % | Start Date | End Date | Report | Filed | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2013 | 11,849 | 3,035 | +278 | +10% | 01 Oct 2013 | 31 Dec 2013 | 10-K | 03 Mar 2014 | 2013 | FY |
| Q3 2013 | 11,571 | 3,074 | +701 | +30% | 01 Jul 2013 | 30 Sep 2013 | 10-K | 03 Mar 2014 | 2013 | FY |
| Q2 2013 | 10,870 | 2,763 | +881 | +47% | 01 Apr 2013 | 30 Jun 2013 | 10-K | 03 Mar 2014 | 2013 | FY |
| Q1 2013 | 9,989 | 2,977 | +1,011 | +51% | 01 Jan 2013 | 31 Mar 2013 | 10-K | 03 Mar 2014 | 2013 | FY |
| Q4 2012 | 8,978 | 2,757 | +911 | +49% | 01 Oct 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | 10-K | 03 Mar 2014 | 2013 | FY |
| Q3 2012 | 8,067 | 2,373 | +993 | +72% | 01 Jul 2012 | 30 Sep 2012 | 10-K | 03 Mar 2014 | 2013 | FY |
| Q2 2012 | 7,074 | 1,882 | -190 | -9.2% | 01 Apr 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | 10-K | 03 Mar 2014 | 2013 | FY |
| Q1 2012 | 7,264 | 1,966 | +1,049 | +114% | 01 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | 10-K | 03 Mar 2014 | 2013 | FY |
| Q4 2011 | 6,215 | 1,846 | -810 | -30% | 01 Oct 2011 | 31 Dec 2011 | 10-K | 01 Mar 2013 | 2012 | FY |
| Q3 2011 | 7,025 | 1,380 | -434 | -24% | 01 Jul 2011 | 30 Sep 2011 | 10-K | 01 Mar 2013 | 2012 | FY |
| Q2 2011 | 7,459 | 2,072 | +877 | +73% | 01 Apr 2011 | 30 Jun 2011 | 10-K | 01 Mar 2013 | 2012 | FY |
| Q1 2011 | 6,582 | 917 | -1,355 | -60% | 01 Jan 2011 | 31 Mar 2011 | 10-K | 01 Mar 2013 | 2012 | FY |
| Q4 2010 | 7,937 | 2,656 | 01 Oct 2010 | 31 Dec 2010 | 10-K | 27 Feb 2012 | 2011 | FY | ||
| Q3 2010 | 1,814 | 01 Jul 2010 | 30 Sep 2010 | 10-K | 27 Feb 2012 | 2011 | FY | |||
| Q2 2010 | 1,195 | 01 Apr 2010 | 30 Jun 2010 | 10-K | 27 Feb 2012 | 2011 | FY | |||
| Q1 2010 | 2,272 | 01 Jan 2010 | 31 Mar 2010 | 10-K | 27 Feb 2012 | 2011 | FY |
* marks a reported value that did not pass the local value check.