CNBC Pro analyzes Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio and identifies stocks with high potential for growth in 2025, based on Wall Street analyst estimates.
Wall Street analysts predict significant gains in the new year for several stocks held by Warren Buffett . CNBC Pro, using FactSet data, examined Berkshire Hathaway's equity portfolio at the end of the third quarter, focusing on stocks with the highest potential for growth compared to Wall Street analysts' average 12-month price targets. Berkshire Hathaway is seeking to maintain its momentum after a successful 2024, where its Class A shares surged 25.
5%, surpassing the S&P 500's return, marking its best year since 2021. The conglomerate's strong performance was driven by solid operating earnings, boosted by substantial investment income and underwriting earnings at Geico, despite the 'Oracle of Omaha' pausing Berkshire's stock buyback program. Looking ahead, Wall Street analysts are particularly optimistic about Liberty Latin America, a telecommunications company operating in Latin America and the Caribbean, anticipating a nearly 58% stock increase in the next 12 months. Berkshire has held a modest stake in the company for nearly a decade. Given its relatively small size, worth $37 million, the stock might have been acquired by one of Buffett's investment deputies. Analysts also foresee a 42% gain for Atlanta Braves Holdings. The baseball franchise, formerly part of John Malone's Liberty Media group, was spun off last summer, potentially leading to a sale. Speculation abounds that the Braves, who were eliminated by the San Diego Padres in the 2024 National League Wild Card playoffs, could be taken private by a billionaire. Occidental Petroleum is projected to rise more than 20% in the next 12 months, according to the average price target from analysts. The oil and gas producer has experienced a 17% decline in the past year, prompting Buffett to capitalize on lower prices and acquire additional shares. Based in Houston, Occidental is Berkshire's sixth-largest equity holding. Buffett has ruled out a complete takeover
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