Who owns Brooks Running?
Brooks Running is owned by Berkshire Hathaway (the United States, NYSE: BRK.B), which has owned the brand since 2012.[1] Brooks Running was founded in 1914 in Seattle and was independent until 2012.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1914–2012)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Omaha, Nebraska
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Seattle
- Founded
- 1914
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Sportswear & footwear › Athletic footwear
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: BRK.B
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Brooks Running
Brooks makes running shoes, founded in 1914 as a maker of bathing shoes and ballet slippers before specialising in running in the 1970s. It became a direct Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary in 2012, having previously sat within the Fruit of the Loom business.
Ownership timeline of Brooks Running
- 2012 – present Berkshire Hathaway [1] verified
Where Brooks Running sits in Berkshire Hathaway
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Brooks Running?
The parent company of Brooks Running is Berkshire Hathaway, a holding company headquartered in the United States.
Is Brooks Running American?
Yes. Brooks Running originated in the United States in 1914 and its owner, Berkshire Hathaway, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Berkshire Hathaway owned Brooks Running?
Berkshire Hathaway has owned Brooks Running since 2012.
Who owned Brooks Running before Berkshire Hathaway?
Brooks Running was an independent company from its founding in 1914 in Seattle until Berkshire Hathaway acquired it in 2012.
Is Brooks Running still owned by Berkshire Hathaway?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Brooks Running is still owned by Berkshire Hathaway. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-03-02 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 2 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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