Top 3 Stocks Picked by Berkshire Hathaway up to 77% YTD

According to the research data analyzed and published by Stock Apps, RH is the best-performing stock on the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio given that it has increased by 77.69% year-to-date (YTD). Previously known as Restoration Hardware, RH has gained 116.27% in the trailing one-year period as of October 6, 2020.

The luxury furniture chain’s Q2 2020 results beat analysts’ estimates, raking in $709.3 billion in revenue and $3.71 earnings per share (EPS). According to Thomson Reuters, the expectation was $707.14 million in revenue and $3.41 EPS.

Amazon Gains 71.60% YTD as Apple Soars by 56.83%

RH is planning to launch in Europe in the summer of 2021. According to Cowen & Co. analysts, the firm’s revenue is expected to reach $160 million in the UK in the first year of its launch. By the second year, the estimate is expected to grow to $450 million.

On the other hand, Amazon was the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio’s second best performer, with a YTD growth of 71.60%. Over the trailing one-year period, it surged by 84.64%. In Q2 2020, Amazon’s revenue surged 40% to $88.9 billion year-on-year (YoY). Its net income doubled to $5.2 billion while EPS rose from $5.22 to $10.30. Analysts had estimated $81.53 in revenue and $1.46 in EPS.

Apple was the third top-performer on the portfolio, with a YTD gain of 56.83% as of October 6, 2020. It had grown by 107.66% over the trailing one-year period. During its fiscal Q3, Apple’s revenue grew by 11% to $59.7 billion. Analysts had projected a 2% drop to $52.6 billion.

Berkshire Hathaway has underperformed the S&P 500 in 2020. It dropped by 2% in Q2 2020, compared to the latter’s 20% rally. Its YTD return was -5.8% against the S&P 500’s 4.97%. Part of the reason for this is its bank-heavy portfolio. Of its top 10 stocks, banks have a 32.5% share. Bank of America alone holds an 11% share, and according to Marketwatch, it is down by 30.10% YTD.