Buffett's Japan Play: Why Investors Shouldn't Sleep On These Stocks, ETFs
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 25 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Buffett's Investment in Japan: Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is increasing its stakes in Japan's largest trading houses, which have seen significant stock price increases following his endorsement. The company previously acquired 5% stakes in these firms for $6 billion, now valued at $23.5 billion.
Market Impact and Future Outlook: Buffett's backing has positively influenced the Japanese market, with notable gains in various ETFs and stocks, including Sony and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. Analysts suggest that this could signal the beginning of a long-term bull run in Japan, reminiscent of missed opportunities like Apple in 2003.
Analyst Views on BRK.B
Wall Street analysts forecast BRK.B stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BRK.B is 538.00 USD with a low forecast of 481.00 USD and a high forecast of 595.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
2 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 484.490
Low
481.00
Averages
538.00
High
595.00
Current: 484.490
Low
481.00
Averages
538.00
High
595.00
About BRK.B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its subsidiaries are engaged in diverse business activities, including insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, freight rail transportation, manufacturing, services and retailing. Its segments include Insurance, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF), Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE), Pilot Travel Centers (Pilot), Manufacturing, McLane Company (McLane), and Service and retailing. The Insurance segment includes GEICO, Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group, and Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group. The BNSF segment includes the operation of railroad systems in North America. BHE segment offers regulated electric and gas utilities and real estate brokerage activities. Manufacturing segment manufacturers various products, such as industrial, consumer and building products. The McLane segment is engaged in wholesale distribution of groceries and non-food items. The Pilot segment is an operator of travel centers in North America and a marketer of wholesale fuel.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
