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Before billionaire investor Warren Buffett takes the stage at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting on Saturday, investors may want to scoop up some of his stock, according to CFRA. "CFRA believes Berkshire Class B shares are undervalued versus historical averages, and we expect improved claim trends at GEICO and strong reinsurance results will provide the shares with a catalyst for continued outperformance," analyst Catherine Seifert wrote in a note Thursday. BRK.B 1Y mountain Berkshire Hathaway year to date Her $472 price target on class B shares suggest nearly 18% upside from Thursday's close. The meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, has been dubbed "Woodstock for Capitalists" thanks to the tens of thousands of investors who flock to hear Buffett speak. During the Q & A session, Seifert expects topics to include succession planning, given Charlie Munger's recent passing and Buffett's age, and its strategies on Geico, energy and acquisition.
Persons: Warren Buffett, CFRA, Catherine Seifert, Buffett, Seifert, Charlie Munger's Organizations: Berkshire Hathaway's, Berkshire Class, Berkshire Hathaway Locations: Omaha, Berkshire, Omaha , Nebraska, Woodstock
Wall Street analysts have a cautious view on Berkshire Hathaway , though they praised a solid earnings report over the weekend from Warren Buffett 's conglomerate. Berkshire also said its cash rose to a record $167.6 billion, topping its prior high of $157.2 billion held in the previous quarter. Berkshire's stock initally rose in trading on Monday, with both classes hitting all-time highs intraday, and bringing the conglomerate closer to a $1 trillion valuation. BRK.A YTD mountain Berkshire Hathaway Class A However, many Wall Street analysts are wary on Berkshire, with many expecting that the stock is fairly valued as much of the strength is already priced into the stock. Berkshire's solid earnings reflected outperformance in auto insurer Geico, but the results were dinged by lower earnings in utilities and energy.
Persons: Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett, FactSet, Edward Jones, James Shanahan, Keefe, Woods, Meyer Shields, Shields, Brian Meredith, CFRA's Catherine Seifert, Buffett, Michael Bloom Organizations: Berkshire Hathaway, Wall, UBS Locations: Berkshire, Omaha
Greg Abel, vice chairman of Berkshire's non-insurance operations, became known as Buffett's heir apparent in 2021 after Munger inadvertently made the revelation . Ajit Jain, Berkshire's vice chairman of insurance operations, had been a top contender for the top job, but Buffett recently revealed that Jain "never wanted to run Berkshire." "All [Munger's passing] does is add to the conversation that what happens when Buffett's gone because this brings it home. Berkshire analysts believe the event won't notably alter Berkshire's transition plans. James Shanahan, Edward Jones' Berkshire analyst, also said he remains confident in the leadership of Berkshire following Munger's passing.
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Berkshire Hathaway vice chairman Charlie Munger dies at 99
  + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +12 min
Nov 28 (Reuters) - Charlie Munger, the longtime vice chairman and second-in-command to Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway (BRKa.N), died on Tuesday morning at a California hospital. For stock-pickers like us to lose Charlie Munger, would be like if you’re a basketball fan and you lose Bill Russell. "I wouldn't think Berkshire will look much different, apart from Buffett no longer being able to share ideas with Munger. CATHERINE SEIFERT, VICE-PRESIDENT, CFRA RESEARCH, NEW YORK“Berkshire Hathaway shareholders are not going to be directly or negatively impacted from the passing of Charlie Munger. Therewass already a transition plan in place and there's a transition plan in place when Warren Buffett passes away.
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Berkshire Hathaway 's shares are trading at a significant discount, offering investors a buying opportunity ahead of the conglomerate's earnings report, according CFRA. The current trading level is "offering investors an attractive entry point to acquire the shares," Seifert said in a note. BRK.B YTD mountain Berkshire Hathaway The Omaha-based conglomerate's class A shares have rallied 11.7% this year. Warren Buffett 's Berkshire is set to report its third-quarter earnings Saturday morning. "CFRA believes Berkshire's diversified revenue and earnings mix is positive for the shares, and following a recent pullback, we view BRK.B undervalued versus historical averages," CFRA said.
Persons: Berkshire Hathaway, Catherine Seifert, Seifert, Warren Buffett, CFRA Organizations: CFRA's, Berkshire Hathaway Locations: Berkshire, CFRA's Berkshire, Berkshire Hathaway The Omaha
Warren Buffett is set to kick off Berkshire Hathaway 's annual shareholder meeting Saturday before tens of thousands of adoring shareholders. Berkshire's annual "Woodstock for Capitalists" will be held in Omaha, Nebraska, the second straight in-person gathering after two virtual meetings during the pandemic. The question of Buffett's Activision stake is expected to come up at the annual meeting. Geico Berkshire shareholders will also be eager to learn more about what's next for auto insurer Geico , the crown jewel of Berkshire's insurance empire and Buffett's "favorite child." ESG issues There are a few ESG-related shareholder proposals being put to a vote at the annual meeting, including requiring Berkshire to publish an annual assessment of climate-related risks and publish data on its workforce composition by gender, race, and ethnicity.
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