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Berkshire accelerates buybacks, lowers cash stake as profit tops forecasts

Berkshire Hathaway announced increased stock buybacks and a reduction in its cash reserves, with second-quarter operating profit exceeding forecasts by 16% to $12.98 billion. The company invested billions in stocks like Alphabet and repurchased over $7.8 billion of its own shares. CEO Greg Abel's …

Is Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Still Undervalued At $521.80?

Berkshire Hathaway Earnings: Cash Balances Retreat on Increased Investments and Share Buybacks in Q2

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Berkshire Hathaway Earnings Preview: Six Months After Warren Buffett Stepped Down, Will CEO Greg Abel Boost Buybacks?

This article previews Berkshire Hathaway's second-quarter earnings report, focusing on CEO Greg Abel's capital allocation strategy six months after Warren Buffett stepped down. Investors are keenly watching for a potential increase in share buybacks, with estimates ranging from $5 billion to $11 billion, significantly …

Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Just Ended Berkshire Hathaway's 14-Quarter Selling Streak. Is This the Screaming Buy Signal Investors Have Been Waiting For?

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRKA)(NYSE:BRKB) just reported strong second-quarter earnings, with operating income rising over 16% year-over-year. Notably, the company's massive cash hoard declined from over $397 billion in the first quarter to $365.5 billion by the end of the second quarter, as CEO Greg Abel …

Berkshire Hathaway Just Did Something It Hasn’t Done in More Than 3 Years

Quick Read Abel snapped Berkshire's 14-quarter net-selling streak by deploying $20 billion more into equities than he sold and ramping buybacks to $4.5 billion in Q2 2026. Alphabet surged 224% in Berkshire's portfolio in a single quarter to claim the 5th-largest spot, anchored by …

Berkshire Hathaway, Under a New CEO, Starts to Spend Its Cash Pile

Berkshire Hathaway, under CEO Greg Abel, significantly reduced its cash reserves in the second quarter by repurchasing shares and becoming a net buyer of stocks, a first in over three years. The conglomerate also reported more than double its quarterly profit, driven by investment …

Berkshire Operating Earnings Rise 16% in Second Quarter. Buybacks Hit $4.5 Billion.

The $13 billion figure shows the strength of the company’s railroad, energy and manufacturing, service, and retailing unit. Continue Reading

Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel spends a chunk of the company's massive cashpile

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel spent a significant chunk of the company's massive pile of cash as it invested $10 billion in Google's parent company and repurchased about $4.5 billion of its shares. The conglomerate that legendary investor Warren …

Berkshire earnings rose last quarter and CEO Greg Abel is starting to deploy Buffett's massive cash hoard

Berkshire Hathaway buys back US$4.5 bil of its own shares

(Bloomberg) -- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. spent about $4.5 billion to buy back its own shares in the second quarter, providing shareholders with the largest quarterly payout since 2021. Most Read from Bloomberg OpenAI's New Device Will Be Hockey Puck-Sized and Cost Over $300 Iran …

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

Berkshire Hathaway earnings rose 16%. The conglomerate is in a buy zone as investors get over their post-Buffett hangover. Continue Reading

Berkshire’s profit doubles as equity holdings surge; buys back $4.5 bln shares

Investing.com - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. drew down its record cash pile to $364.7 billion in the second quarter as Chief Executive Officer Greg Abel ramped up stock repurchases to $4.53 billion and oversaw a doubling in net profit. The shift in capital allocation marks …

Berkshire Hathaway Buys Back $4.5 Billion of Its Own Shares

(Bloomberg) -- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. spent about $4.5 billion to buy back its own shares in the second quarter, providing shareholders with the largest quarterly payout since 2021. Most Read from Bloomberg OpenAI's New Device Will Be Hockey Puck-Sized and Cost Over $300 Iran …

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. News Release

OMAHA, Neb., August 08, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(BRK.A; BRK.B) – Berkshire's operating results for the second quarter and first six months of 2026 and 2025 are summarized in the following paragraphs. However, we urge investors and reporters to read our 10-Q, which has been posted at …

Berkshire Hathaway Earnings Beat As Abel Deploys Buffett’s Cash Hoard

Is Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) Below Fair Value After Its Housing Bet?

Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Berkshire Hathaway has added 80.1% over the past 5 years, yet the stock still screens as undervalued on both its intrinsic value estimate …

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) Makes Greg Abel’s First Big CEO Deal In Housing

Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) agreed to acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corp., marking Greg Abel's first major deal as CEO. The transaction significantly expands Berkshire's presence in …

Berkshire Hathaway earnings, CPI inflation data, & more: What to Watch

Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre takes a closer look at the top stories for investors to watch this weekend and next week, including Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B, BRK-A) quarterly earnings on Saturday, the Consumer Price Index's (CPI's) latest inflation reading on Wednesday, …

Warren Buffett Said If He Was a ‘Handy’ Investor, He’d Buy Fixer-Uppers With a 30-Year Mortgage and Rent Them Out — ‘It’s a Way…to Short the Dollar’

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. If Berkshire Hathaway Chair Warren Buffettwere house hunting today, he'd probably need a bigger checkbook than he did in 2012. But the investing lesson behind one of …

Billionaire Charlie Munger Got Rich Off Real Estate and Lived in the Same House for 70 Years — Yet Still Called It a ‘Very Lousy Investment’

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chair Charlie Munger spent decades proving real estate could build wealth. He also spent years explaining why one of the world's most successful investing …

Here's How Much a $1000 Investment in Berkshire Hathaway B Made 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

How much a stock's price changes over time is a significant driver for most investors. Not only can price performance impact your portfolio, but it can help you compare investment results across sectors and industries as well. Another thing that can drive investing is …

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway just sent a surprising signal

After some early jitters related to his retirement as CEO, shares of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) have begun to pick up steam as investors grow more comfortable with Greg Abel's leadership. Although it's important to keep in mind that the stock is still …

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway stock shows investors warming to Greg Abel's leadership

After some early jitters related to his retirement as CEO, shares of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) have begun to pick up steam as investors grow more comfortable with Greg Abel's leadership. Although it's important to keep in mind that the stock is still …

Charlie Munger said $100K was where net worth 'explodes' — but in 2026, the real magic number is $200K

JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. For years, the conventional wisdom was that once you enter the six-figure club, your net worth explodes. This theory was first suggested by …

Berkshire Goes All-In on Housing Bet With Taylor Morrison Deal

(Bloomberg) -- Greg Abel's first major deal at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. wasn't just a way to put a dent in a nearly $400 billion cash pile. It was also a bet on the American Dream. Most Read from Bloomberg OpenAI's New …

Warren Buffett and Wife Susie Ate Fritos, Steak, Chocolate and Cookies—Then She Asked Him to Pay Her to Stay 118 Lbs, but Money Didn’t Motivate Her

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Berkshire Hathaway Chair Warren Buffett has built a fortune by understanding incentives. But one of the most revealing lessons about motivation didn't come from Wall Street or …

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) Could Be 18% Undervalued After Recent Buybacks

Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Berkshire Hathaway's recent buybacks and cash pile in focus Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) has drawn fresh attention after stepping up share repurchases in the …

Stock Markets May Be Tired of Iran but a Hormuz Deal Is Vital

Google shakes up AI leadership, IonQ’s revenue nearly quadruples, Berkshire’s earnings report is near, and more news to start your day. Continue Reading

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) Buys Taylor Morrison as Blackstone (BX) Hedge Fund Interest Holds Steady

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B) just closed one of the largest deals of Greg Abel's young tenure as CEO. On July 24, the company completed its acquisition of Taylor Morrison (NYSE:TMHC) for $72.50 per share in cash, a total equity value of roughly $6.8 billion and …

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Stock May Trade At A Discount On Fair Value And Earnings

Berkshire Hathaway Earnings Preview: 3 Things to Watch That Might Move the Stock

Berkshire’s Buybacks and 2 More Big Things in Its Earnings Report

Warren Buffett’s company was busy in the second quarter, repurchasing its own stock. Its investment activity and cash levels are also on Wall Street’s radar. Continue Reading

Why Wall Street Prices Coca-Cola and PepsiCo Differently

Warren Buffett once said his favorite holding period is "forever," and he was probably talking about Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) when he said it. Nearly four decades later, Coca-Cola is still one of Berkshire Hathaway's longest-held stock, and new CEO Greg Abel kept it even while …