In Q2 2026, Berkshire Hathaway's cash reserves fell 8% to $365.5 billion as new CEO Greg Abel increased spending, including $4.5 billion on share buybacks and a net $20 billion increase in equity investments, notably a $10 billion stake in Alphabet. Operating earnings rose 16% to $12.98 billion, driven by strong performance in energy and rail sectors, despite weaker insurance results. Abel's active capital allocation signals confidence in the company's value and growth prospects. The company also adjusted its DaVita stake in line with a prior agreement. Investors will watch Berkshire's upcoming portfolio disclosures for further insights.
Berkshire Hathaway reported a 16% increase in operating earnings for Q2, reaching $12.98 billion, driven by strong performance in energy, railroad, and manufacturing sectors. CEO Greg Abel, who took over from Warren Buffett, is actively deploying the...
The VistaShares Target 15 Berkshire Select Income ETF (OMAH) focuses on the top 20 Berkshire Hathaway holdings, including a 10% allocation to BRK.B itself. It uses out-of-the-money covered calls on these stocks to target an annualized yield of about ...
