BNSF posted net earnings of $5.946 billion in 2022, virtually flat with 2021's $5.990 billion, reflecting “higher revenue per car/unit, substantially offset by lower overall freight volumes and higher fuel and other operating costs,” reported parent company Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
How many employees does BNSF have?
Finances
| Founded | December 31, 1996 as Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway |
|---|---|
| Total assets | US$92.611 billion (2022) |
| Total equity | US$47.236 billion (2022) |
| Number of employees | 36,250 (Dec 2022) |
| Parent | Berkshire Hathaway |
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How much does the BNSF CEO make?
BNSF CEO Receives Compensation Valued at $14.6M.
How much debt is BNSF in?
How much Berkshire paid for BNSF?
$26 billionIn early 2010, Berkshire Hathaway finalised the acquisition of BNSF, the largest US-based railroad for the consideration of $26 billion for the stock it did not already own. This equated to a total deal value of $34 billion.
Who is the richest railroad?
The largest rail company in the world is Deutsche Bahn, with a revenue of $47.72 billion. As of 2021, the global rail industry has a market size of $295.80 billion.
Who is the largest shareholder of BNSF?
BerkshireBerkshire recently acquired a 10.9% stake in Burlington Northern Santa Fe , becoming the railroad company's largest shareholder, Reuters reported over the weekend.