Berkshire Hathaway’s class A shares have long been one of the most expensive single stocks investors could buy, and as a result, investors have repeatedly asked Buffett about a potential stock split, which is when a company divides up its shares to lower their price and increase the overall amount of shares available.
Should Warren Buffett split Berkshire Hathaway stock?
Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett has never allowed a stock split of the company's A shares, despite their high trading prices. Buffett believes that splitting the stock would go against his strategy and that the high price tag attracts like-minded investors seeking long-term gains in intrinsic value.
Can Berkshire Hathaway's Class B shares split?
Created in 1996 with the stated purpose of enabling retail investors to buy Berkshire Hathaway stock directly, Class B shares sell for a fraction of the Class A share price—around $369 per share as of Sept. 12, 2023. Unlike the company's Class A shares, Berkshire Hathaway's Class B shares do have the potential to split.
