A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Berkshire Hathaway B (BRK.B). Shares have added about 9% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.

Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Berkshire Hathaway B due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?

It turns out, fresh estimates have trended downward during the past month.

The consensus estimate has shifted -5.32% due to these changes.

VGM Scores

At this time, Berkshire Hathaway B has a poor Growth Score of F, however its Momentum Score is doing a bit better with a D. Following the exact same course, the stock was allocated a grade of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for this investment strategy.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of F. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

Outlook

Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of this revision indicates a downward shift. Notably, Berkshire Hathaway B has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.

Performance of an Industry Player

Berkshire Hathaway B belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry. Another stock from the same industry, Arch Capital Group (ACGL), has gained 4.4% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended December 2024.

Arch Capital reported revenues of $4.55 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +23.8%. EPS of $2.26 for the same period compares with $2.49 a year ago.

For the current quarter, Arch Capital is expected to post earnings of $1.59 per share, indicating a change of -35.1% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -9.9% over the last 30 days.

The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Arch Capital. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of D.

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