6 Most Expensive Stocks in the World in 2026

Some companies have share prices that run into lakhs or even crores of rupees per share. Berkshire Hathaway Class A continues to hold the title of the world's most expensive publicly traded stock in 2026, followed by Lindt & Sprüngli AG, Next plc, NVR Inc., Seaboard Corporation, and AutoZone Inc.

Key points:

• Berkshire Hathaway Class A remains the world's highest-priced publicly traded stock.
• Most companies on this list have rarely, if ever, split their shares.
• The companies operate across investment, retail, food manufacturing, homebuilding, agribusiness, and automotive retail.
• Share prices fluctuate regularly, and rankings may change over time.

1. Berkshire Hathaway Class A (BRK.A)

Approximate market price (late June 2026): ₹7,04,45,536 (USD 745,140)

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is the world's most expensive publicly traded stock by share price. Led by legendary investor Warren Buffett, the company operates as a multinational conglomerate with businesses spanning insurance, rail transportation, utilities, manufacturing, retail, and consumer products.

The company owns several well-known businesses, including:

• GEICO
• Dairy Queen
• Fruit of the Loom
• BNSF Railway
• Berkshire Hathaway Energy

It also holds significant equity investments in companies such as Apple, American Express, and Coca-Cola.

One of the primary reasons behind Berkshire Hathaway's exceptionally high share price is its long-standing decision not to split its Class A shares. This strategy has allowed the stock price to reflect decades of compounded business growth while attracting long-term investors.

2. Lindt & Sprüngli AG (LISN)

Approximate market price (late June 2026): ₹1,08,56,736 (CHF 93,000)

Lindt & Sprüngli AG is a Swiss premium chocolate manufacturer founded in 1845. Over the years, the company has built a global reputation for producing high-quality chocolates and confectionery products.

Its portfolio includes internationally recognised brands such as:

• Lindt
• Ghirardelli
• Russell Stover
• Whitman's
• Caffarel
• Hofbauer
• Küfferle
• Pangburn's

The company's strong global brand, premium product positioning, and consistent financial performance have contributed to its high share price. Similar to Berkshire Hathaway, Lindt has rarely split its registered shares, allowing the stock price to appreciate significantly over time.

3. Next plc (NXT)

Approximate market price (late June 2026): ₹17,71,637 (GBP 14,200)

Next plc is a British multinational retailer specialising in clothing, footwear, homeware, and beauty products. The company has evolved into an omnichannel retailer with operations spanning physical stores, online retail, financial services, and technology platforms.

Its business segments include:

• Retail Stores
• Online UK
• Online International
• NEXT Finance
• Total Platform

In addition to selling its own products, the company provides digital commerce, logistics, warehousing, and technology services to several third-party brands.

Strong international expansion, higher earnings, disciplined capital allocation, and regular share buybacks have supported Next plc's long-term growth and helped it become one of the world's highest-priced publicly traded stocks.

4. NVR Inc. (NVR)

Approximate market price (late June 2026): ₹6,44,604 (USD 6,814)

NVR Inc. is one of the largest homebuilding companies in the United States. Founded in 1948 as Ryan Homes, the company adopted the NVR name in 1980 and has since expanded its operations across several states.

The company operates through two primary business segments:

• Homebuilding
• Mortgage Banking

NVR builds and sells homes under well-known brands, including:

• Ryan Homes
• NVHomes
• Heartland Homes

The company serves homebuyers across 37 metropolitan areas in 16 US states, offering single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums.

Unlike many listed companies, NVR has consistently repurchased its own shares instead of issuing additional equity. This disciplined capital allocation strategy has reduced the number of outstanding shares over time, contributing to its high share price. Combined with strong returns on capital and consistent profitability, NVR continues to rank among the world's most expensive publicly traded stocks.

5. Seaboard Corporation (SEB)

Approximate market price (late June 2026): ₹4,58,421 (USD 4,849)

Seaboard Corporation is a diversified Fortune 500 company headquartered in Merriam, Kansas. Its operations span multiple industries, making it one of the most diversified companies on this list.

Its business segments include:

• Pork production and processing
• Commodity trading and milling
• Marine transportation
• Liquid fuels
• Power generation
• Turkey production

The company also sources and markets agricultural commodities such as wheat, corn, and soybeans while operating cargo shipping services across international markets. In addition, Seaboard generates electricity through power plants in the Dominican Republic.

With approximately 14,000 employees worldwide, Seaboard has built a stable business through diversification and disciplined financial management. The company has also maintained a relatively limited share count, which has contributed to its high per-share price.

6. AutoZone Inc. (AZO)

Approximate market price (late June 2026): ₹3,97,068 (USD 4,200)

AutoZone Inc. is one of the largest retailers and distributors of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. Founded in 1979, the company serves both retail customers and professional automotive repair businesses.

Its product range includes:

• Replacement vehicle parts
• Batteries
• Engine oils and lubricants
• Brake components
• Maintenance accessories
• Vehicle diagnostic products

AutoZone operates thousands of stores across the United States, Mexico, Brazil, and Puerto Rico.

One of the primary reasons for AutoZone's high share price is its long-running share repurchase programme. Instead of regularly splitting its stock, the company has consistently reduced the number of outstanding shares through buybacks while delivering steady earnings growth. This combination has enabled AutoZone to maintain one of the highest nominal share prices among publicly traded companies.

The world's most expensive stocks demonstrate that long-term business performance and disciplined capital management can result in exceptionally high share prices. Berkshire Hathaway continues to lead the list due to its decades-long policy of not splitting its Class A shares, while companies such as Lindt & Sprüngli AG, Next plc, NVR Inc., Seaboard Corporation, and AutoZone Inc. have also achieved high share prices through consistent earnings growth and shareholder-focused capital allocation.

Although these stocks trade at premium prices, investors should not rely solely on the share price when evaluating an investment. Analysing factors such as market capitalisation, revenue growth, profitability, debt levels, competitive position, and future business prospects can provide a more comprehensive understanding of a company's financial strength.

The share prices and rankings mentioned in this article are based on publicly available market data as of late June 2026. The INR values are approximate conversions using the prevailing exchange rates at the time of writing and are provided for illustrative purposes only. Share prices and exchange rates fluctuate regularly, so the rankings and converted values may change over time.