Citable filing context
BRK-B's research view summarizes recent SEC filing context, starting with earnings from Aug 11, 2026.
| Filed | Item | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | earnings | Berkshire Hathaway reported Q2 2026 net earnings of $25.667 billion and operating earnings of $12.983 billion. |
| May 7, 2026 | earnings | Berkshire Hathaway announced its first quarter 2026 earnings on May 2, 2026. |
| Apr 16, 2026 | debt_offering | Berkshire Hathaway listed various senior notes, including 1.125% due 2027 and 2.150% due 2028. |
| Aug 31, 2020 | Guidance: maximum_ownership_stake_japanese_trading_companies | not reported to 9.90 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | mda_quarterly | Berkshire Hathaway’s net earnings for the first six months of 2026 reached $35.8 billion, significantly bolstered by $11.4 billion in investment gains. The company’s diverse operating segments showed broad strength, with manufacturing, service, and retailing earnings rising 15.1% year-to-date. Industrial products, including Precision Castparts and the newly acquired OxyChem, drove manufacturing growth, while TTI and aviation services (NetJets and FlightSafety) fueled a 20.8% increase in service segment earnings. BNSF railroad earnings rose 9.5% on higher shipping volumes and improved efficiency, despite rising fuel costs. Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE) earnings grew 11.5%, supported by U.S. utility margins and natural gas pipelines, though real estate brokerage faced headwinds from limited housing inventory and litigation settlements. Insurance underwriting results were mixed; while GEICO faced higher claims frequency and severity in private passenger auto, leading to a 75.3% loss ratio, the Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group benefited from the absence of significant catastrophe losses and a new whole-account agreement with Tokio Marine. The company maintains a robust liquidity position, holding $359.2 billion in cash and U.S. Treasury Bills as of June 30, 2026. Management continues to prioritize liquidity and safety, noting that future performance remains subject to macroeconomic volatility and geopolitical risks. |
| May 4, 2026 | mda_quarterly | Berkshire Hathaway's net earnings attributable to shareholders surged to $10.1 billion in Q1 2026 from $4.6 billion in Q1 2025, primarily due to improved operating results and significantly reduced investment losses. Insurance underwriting earnings rose to $1.7 billion, benefiting from the absence of major catastrophe events, which had caused $860 million in losses in Q1 2025. However, GEICO's underwriting declined due to higher claims frequency, severity, and increased policy acquisition expenses. Insurance investment income decreased 7.4% to $2.68 billion, reflecting lower interest rates. BNSF railroad earnings increased 13.4% to $1.38 billion, driven by higher revenues from increased volumes in agricultural and energy products, core pricing gains, and improved operating efficiencies. Berkshire Hathaway Energy's earnings grew 1.5% to $1.11 billion, with strong performance in natural gas pipelines offsetting declines in U.S. utilities due to higher operating expenses and lower tax credits. Manufacturing, service, and retailing businesses reported a 4.5% earnings increase to $3.2 billion. Manufacturing benefited from acquisitions, including OxyChem, and robust demand in industrial products, while retailing experienced mixed results, notably a pre-tax loss at Pilot due to lower fuel margins and higher expenses. Investment losses, largely unrealized, narrowed to $1.24 billion from $5.04 billion. The company maintains substantial liquidity, with $236.8 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and U.S. Treasury Bills within its insurance operations. |
| Mar 2, 2026 | business | Berkshire Hathaway is a holding company primarily engaged in insurance, freight rail, and utility/energy businesses, alongside numerous manufacturing, services, and retailing operations, all managed on a highly decentralized basis. Its insurance segment, encompassing GEICO (11.6% auto market share), Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group, and Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group, provides global property, casualty, life, and health coverage. This segment generates substantial |
Source: SEC EDGAR filing text and events; period Aug 11, 2026; filed Aug 11, 2026.
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