Berkshire Hathaway Beats Earnings Views, Ups Buybacks, Cuts Cash Hoard

Berkshire Hathaway reported better-than-expected earnings while the conglomerate, no longer run by Warren Buffett, announced a big increase in share buybacks and a significant decline in its cash hoard. The stock is in a buy zone. Berkshire Hathaway (BRKB) reported Q2 operating earnings of $12.98 billion, up 16% vs. a year earlier. Revenue climbed 10% to $101.8 billion. Both beat… Copyright ©2026 Investor's Business Daily, LLC. All rights reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8