Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a diversified holding company with subsidiaries across various sectors, has received a buy recommendation from UBS.
The company operates in insurance, railroads, energy, manufacturing, and retail services, demonstrating its extensive market presence. Berkshire Hathaway's insurance segment includes well-known entities such as GEICO, the Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group, and the Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group.
The BNSF segment operates North America's railroad networks through Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC, while Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE) provides regulated electricity and gas services. The manufacturing segment produces a wide range of products, including industrial, consumer, and construction goods. Additionally, the McLane Company engages in wholesale distribution of food and non-food items, and Pilot Travel Centers operates travel centers across North America, also serving as a fuel wholesaler.