Stock split history for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B)
Berkshire Hathaway stock (symbol: BRK-B) underwent a total of 1 stock split.
The most recent stock split occurred on January 21, 2010.
One BRK-B share bought prior to January 21, 2010 would equal 50 BRK-B shares today.
The same share count applies to one share bought at IPO on May 9, 1996.

BRK-B
Stock splits history (since IPO on May 9, 1996)
Cumulative multiple is the running product of split factors from the chronologically oldest row through each date. Rows are listed newest-first, so the cumulative column reads forward in time from the bottom of the table toward the top.
| Date | Type | Split | Multiple | Cumulative multiple | Pre-split price | Post-split price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2010 | Stock split | 50:1 | x50 | x50 | $3,476 | $71.13 |
January 21, 2010
- Type
- Stock split
- Split
- 50:1
- Multiple
- x50
- Cumulative multiple
- x50
- Pre-split price
- $3,476
- Post-split price
- $71.13
Pre-split price is the final regular-session close on a trading day strictly before the split calendar date. Post-split price is the first session open on or after that date. Both values come from unadjusted end-of-day bars for the company's primary listing.
The Type column reflects the data feed's event category (for example stock split vs stock dividend). When the feed labels a generic split but the ratio is reverse (e.g. 1:10), we show reverse stock split. Optional editorial context for a row appears next to the split ratio as an info icon (hover or keyboard focus on desktop; tap on mobile). The same text is listed under Row notes when that block is expanded.
Wondering why some rows show ratios like 51:50 or 2000:1973? Read: stock split ratios explained →How the cumulative column is computed: cumulative split multiplier explained. For ratios driven by spin-offs, see spin-offs explained. Or read the methodology for how prices and cumulative multiples are computed.
Stock splits for companies in the Financial Services sector
8 peers sorted by market cap
Compare split histories across large names in the same sector. Each ticker links to its own split table; the list excludes ETFs and funds and follows our daily company snapshot.
| Ticker | Company | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| JPM | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | $839.99B |
| V | Visa Inc. | $596.34B |
| MA | Mastercard Incorporated | $449.35B |
| BAC | Bank of America Corporation | $377.92B |
| MS | Morgan Stanley | $302.29B |
| GS | The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | $274.96B |
| WFC | Wells Fargo & Company | $249.74B |
| C | Citigroup Inc. | $224.84B |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) split its stock?
- Our data shows 1 stock split for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B). See the table on this page for dates and ratios.
What is a stock split?
- A stock split increases the number of shares outstanding while proportionally lowering the share price, so market capitalization is unchanged. Chart and return tools often use split-adjusted prices. The split table on this page refreshes daily from our corporate-actions data.
What is the cumulative split multiple for BRK-B?
- Multiplying each split factor in chronological order gives a cumulative multiple of about 50 from the oldest split through the most recent one in our table.
Does a stock split change the value of my BRK-B investment?
- A split does not change the total market value of your holding by itself; you own more shares at a lower per-share price. Dividends per share and some per-share metrics are often adjusted for splits.
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