Zacks added Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) to its #5 (Strong Sell) list on April 17, 2026.
The downgrade follows a downward revision of the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings. This estimate fell 6% over the last 60 days.
The rating coincides with the company’s first annual meeting under Greg Abel following Warren Buffett’s exit.
Leadership faces scrutiny over capital allocation and profit pressures amid the revised earnings outlook.