Berkshire Hathaway reported Q2 operating earnings and EPS well above expectations, driven by strong performance in manufacturing, service, and retail segments. Growth was supported by acquisitions and high demand in industrial and aerospace markets. While insurance underwriting and investment income showed mixed results, the company’s insurance float reached a record $177.5 billion, enhancing future investment capacity. Despite a rising price-to-book ratio, Berkshire Hathaway remains attractively valued, prompting a reaffirmed buy rating based on its operational strength and solid balance sheet.
Geico, Berkshire Hathaway's largest insurance unit, saw its pre-tax underwriting earnings fall nearly 45% to $994 million in Q2 2026 due to a rise in bodily injury claims and higher injury costs. The loss ratio increased to 76.6%, reflecting more cla...
Berkshire Hathaway reported significant improvements in its Q2 operating results alongside a notable increase in share buybacks, potentially nearing the $50 billion level seen in 2021. These positive developments reflect CEO Greg Abel's effective inv...
Michael Burry expressed concern that Berkshire Hathaway under new CEO Greg Abel lacks Warren Buffett's patience and discipline, making it less attractive as an investment. Berkshire repurchased $4.5 billion in shares in Q2 and ended the quarter with ...
Berkshire Hathaway reduced its cash reserves by investing billions in stocks like Alphabet and repurchasing $7.8 billion of its own shares in Q2 and July. The conglomerate reported a 16% rise in operating profit to $12.98 billion, driven by gains at ...
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. ...
