9 Best Holding Company Stocks to Invest in

2. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B)

Number of hedge fund holdings: 125

Brian Meredith, an analyst at UBS Group AG, has raised the price target on Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B) to $597, up from $595, with an unchanged “Buy” rating. What the financial service provider highlights is the company’s recent operating earnings forecast, surpassing expectations.

Meredith notes that the operating earnings of $7,760 for “A” shares and $5.17 for “B” shares are 2% higher than UBS’s estimates of $7,595 and $5.06 for Class A and Class B, respectively. Although the results posted reflect an earnings drop of 4%, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B) is believed to grow and deliver promising results.

Analysts generally view Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B) as following the rails of disciplined and opportunistic investment deployment. Many are of the view that the company’s core segments, particularly insurance, BNSF, energy, and manufacturing, are currently undervalued. The giant’s unique defensive value, combined with its deep liquidity, makes it a case like none other.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B) is a Nebraska-based holding company that, together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility services worldwide. Founded in 1998, the company is committed to delivering the right parts on time.