Berkshire Hathaway Trails S&P 500 Performance in First Half of 2026
Berkshire Hathaway's Class B shares have seen a 1.8% year-to-date decline as 2026 enters its second half. This performance places the conglomerate 12.4 percentage points behind the broader S&P 500 index. In contrast, the S&P 500 has recorded a 10.7% gain during the same period.
As 2026 passes its halfway mark, Berkshire Hathaway's Class B shares have registered a year-to-date decrease of 1.8%.
This performance stands in contrast to the S&P 500 index, which has achieved a 10.7% gain over the identical period.
Consequently, Berkshire Hathaway's B shares are currently trailing the S&P 500 by 12.4 percentage points.
According to CNBC Markets, these figures reflect the company's market standing as the year progresses into its latter half.



