Berkshire Hathaway
BRK.BUSADiversified insurance, rail, energy, and equity holding conglomerate; largest non-tech weight in the S&P 500.
-1.20%
Minor Dip·(0% to -10%)
As of Oct 29, 2026, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) closed at $541.96, representing a -1.20% drawdown from its all-time high of $548.56 recorded on Oct 26, 2026 (3 days ago). Returning to all-time high requires a +1.2% gain.
Current Drawdown
-1.20%
From all-time highLast Close
$541.96
Oct 29, 2026
All-Time High
$548.56
Oct 26, 2026
Days Below Peak
3d
Days below ATHGain to ATH
+1.2%
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Historical Maximum Drawdowns & Annual Drops
Deepest peak-to-trough drop recorded within each calendar year.
Over the last 10 completed years, Berkshire Hathaway experienced an average intra-year drawdown of -13.4% lasting an average of 78 days peak-to-trough, with its deepest drawdown reaching -29.6% in 2020.
10Y Avg Drawdown
-13.37%
Pullback
Deepest Drawdown
-29.57%
2020 · Correction
Avg Peak-to-Trough
78 days
| Year | Max Intra-Year Drawdown | Peak High | Bottom Trough | Peak-to-Trough | Yearly Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -14.95%Pullback | May 2, 2025 $539.80 | Aug 4, 2025 $459.11 | 94 days | +10.89% |
| 2024 | -7.58%Minor Dip | Sep 4, 2024 $478.57 | Nov 4, 2024 $442.29 | 61 days | +27.09% |
| 2023 | -10.46%Pullback | Sep 19, 2023 $370.48 | Oct 27, 2023 $331.71 | 38 days | +15.46% |
| 2022 | -26.58%Correction | Mar 28, 2022 $359.57 | Oct 12, 2022 $264.00 | 198 days | +3.31% |
| 2021 | -6.79%Minor Dip | Jun 4, 2021 $292.52 | Jul 19, 2021 $272.66 | 45 days | +28.95% |
| 2020 | -29.57%Correction | Jan 17, 2020 $230.20 | Mar 23, 2020 $162.13 | 66 days | +2.37% |
| 2019 | -10.43%Pullback | May 3, 2019 $218.60 | Aug 14, 2019 $195.81 | 103 days | +10.93% |
| 2018 | -16.09%Pullback | Oct 9, 2018 $223.76 | Dec 24, 2018 $187.76 | 76 days | +3.01% |
| 2017 | -9.04%Minor Dip | Mar 1, 2017 $177.28 | May 17, 2017 $161.26 | 77 days | +21.62% |
| 2016 | -2.18%Minor Dip | Dec 13, 2016 $166.62 | Dec 30, 2016 $162.98 | 17 days | +13.23% |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Berkshire Hathaway
Click to expandHow is the current drawdown of Berkshire Hathaway calculated?
For Berkshire Hathaway, drawdown measures the percentage decline from its all-time high closing peak of $548.56 (reached on Oct 26, 2026) to its latest daily close of $541.96:
(($541.96 - $548.56) / $548.56) × 100 = -1.20%
Calculations use official daily settled closes to filter out intraday wick noise. The drawdown only resets to 0.00% when a new settled close surpasses $548.56.
At what prices does Berkshire Hathaway enter a dip, pullback, correction, or bear market?
Measuring from Berkshire Hathaway's all-time high closing price of $548.56:
• -10% Dip: Triggers at $493.70
• -20% Pullback: Triggers at $438.85
• -35% Correction: Triggers at $356.56
• -35% Bear Market: Triggers at $356.56
At its latest close of $541.96 (-1.20%), Berkshire Hathaway is currently in Minor Dip territory (Routine single-stock fluctuation within normal trading range (< 10% dip).).
How much does Berkshire Hathaway need to rise to reach a new all-time high?
From its current drawdown of -1.20%, Berkshire Hathaway must gain +1.2% from its current price of $541.96 to break even back at its all-time high of $548.56.
Because losses compound on a reduced capital base, the recovery gain required always exceeds the drawdown percentage. For example, on a hypothetical $1,000 capital base at today's price, returning to prior all-time highs equals $1,012.18 (a +$12.18 recovery increase).
What is the typical annual drawdown and duration for Berkshire Hathaway?
Across completed annual calendar cycles, Berkshire Hathaway experienced an average intra-year pullback of -13.4%, taking an average of 78 calendar days to reach bottom from its intra-year peak. The deepest annual decline occurred in 2020 with a -29.6% drop, while the mildest year was 2016 with a pullback of only -2.2%.
What is the historical maximum drawdown for Berkshire Hathaway?
The maximum historical drawdown recorded for Berkshire Hathaway across tracked cycles is -29.57%. In recent market history, its deepest calendar year decline occurred in 2020, falling -29.6% from $230.20 (Jan 17, 2020) down to a trough of $162.13 (Mar 23, 2020), spanning 66 days from peak to bottom.
Which benchmark stock indexes include Berkshire Hathaway as a top holding?
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) is tracked as a top constituent holding in 1 major benchmark index:
• S&P 500 (^GSPC): currently at -1.26% drawdown
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