Does Berkshire Hathaway Pay Dividends?
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Key facts: Berkshire Hathaway dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) does not pay a dividend, and SmarterDividends' payment records show no cash dividend from Berkshire Hathaway.
- Berkshire Hathaway has paid one cash dividend in its history, in 1967, under Warren Buffett, and none since; it keeps its earnings to reinvest and has also bought back shares.
- Funds such as BRKW pay distributions generated by selling options on BRK-B shares; those payments are fund distributions, not Berkshire Hathaway dividends.
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How Berkshire Hathaway shareholders earn a return
Without a dividend, Berkshire Hathaway shareholders earn a return only through changes in the share price, which they collect when they sell.
A company that pays no dividend usually reinvests its earnings in the business, buys back its own shares, or both. Only Berkshire Hathaway's board of directors can declare a dividend; if it does, the payment will appear on this page the day it shows up in SmarterDividends' payment records.
Berkshire Hathaway has paid one cash dividend in its history, in 1967, under Warren Buffett, and none since; it keeps its earnings to reinvest and has also bought back shares.
Funds that pay income from BRK-B
- Roundhill BRKB WeeklyPay ETF (BRKW) paid $0.1070 per share on Oct 14, 2026 (ex-dividend Oct 13, 2026), a 13.7% annualized distribution rate at its Oct 19, 2026 price of $40.51. BRKW distributions →
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Frequently asked questions
Does Berkshire Hathaway pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) does not pay a dividend, and SmarterDividends' payment records show no cash dividend from Berkshire Hathaway.
Has Berkshire Hathaway ever paid a dividend?
Berkshire Hathaway has paid one cash dividend in its history, in 1967, under Warren Buffett, and none since; it keeps its earnings to reinvest and has also bought back shares.
Will Berkshire Hathaway start paying a dividend?
Only Berkshire Hathaway's board of directors can declare a dividend, and as of Oct 19, 2026 it has not. Any date or amount you see before an announcement is speculation. If Berkshire Hathaway declares one, it will appear on this page.
How do Berkshire Hathaway shareholders make money?
Through changes in BRK-B's share price, realized when they sell. Without a dividend, there is no regular cash payment to shareholders.
Can I get income from BRK-B stock?
Not from Berkshire Hathaway itself. Option-income ETFs such as BRKW pay distributions from options sold on BRK-B, but they are separate funds with their own risks, and their share prices often fall faster than BRK-B's. Selling covered calls on shares you own is another way investors generate income from non-dividend stocks.
Why doesn't Berkshire Hathaway pay a dividend?
Berkshire Hathaway has chosen to keep its cash for the business, share buybacks or other uses rather than pay a dividend; its own reports explain its priorities. Growth companies often skip dividends while they invest heavily.
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