Class B shares of Berkshire Hathaway closed higher for 10 consecutive sessions from Oct. 1 through Oct. 14, rising from about $498 to $526, before the streak ended on Oct. 15. The stock later topped $547, surpassing the record close of $539.89 set in May 2025. Since 1998, such 10-day winning runs have occurred six other times, and in four of those six cases the shares were higher 12 months later. Under CEO Greg Abel, Berkshire has added to its Alphabet and Delta Air Lines positions and bought back about $4.4 billion of its own stock. The author notes the streak does not guarantee returns over the next 12 months, particularly with shares at a record high, but remains bullish on the company's long-term prospects.
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