If you'd invested in Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B): performance and returns
Looking for Berkshire Hathaway's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Berkshire Hathaway have returned?
This calculator shows how much Berkshire Hathaway stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Berkshire Hathaway
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,104 | +10% |
| 3 years ago | $1,620 | +62% |
| 5 years ago | $2,158 | +116% |
| 10 years ago | $3,790 | +279% |
| since inception (1996) | $24,220 | +2322% |
Return by year (Berkshire Hathaway)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | 0% | $996 (0%) |
| 2025 | +11% | $1,104 (+10%) |
| 2024 | +27% | $1,403 (+40%) |
| 2023 | +15% | $1,620 (+62%) |
| 2022 | +3% | $1,674 (+67%) |
| 2021 | +29% | $2,158 (+116%) |
| 2020 | +2% | $2,209 (+121%) |
| 2019 | +11% | $2,451 (+145%) |
| 2018 | +3% | $2,524 (+152%) |
| 2017 | +22% | $3,070 (+207%) |
| 2016 | +23% | $3,790 (+279%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does BRK-B return?
$1,000 invested in Berkshire Hathaway 10 years ago would be worth $3,790 today, i.e. +14%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was BRK-B's best/worst year?
Best year: 2021 (+29%). Worst year: 2020 (+2%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in BRK-B since inception be worth?
Since 1996, $1,000 would have become $24,220 (+2322%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Berkshire Hathaway's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Berkshire Hathaway pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Berkshire Hathaway's average annual return (ROI)?
Berkshire Hathaway's return on investment is about +14%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.