Berkshire Hathaway Inc
BRK.A
ISIN null / Valor 912499
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
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About company
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a multinational conglomerate holding company engaged in diverse business activities, including insurance, utilities, manufacturing, retail, and investments.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: FinanceLatest Results (20.10.2025):
Berkshire Hathaway Inc reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, demonstrating stable revenue streams but experiencing a significant decline in net earnings primarily due to investment losses and increased expenses.
Stable Revenue Streams
Total revenues remained nearly flat at $89.7 billion in Q1 2025 compared to $89.9 billion in Q1 2024, with consistent performance in insurance premiums earned, sales, and investment income contributing to this stability.
Significant Investment Losses
Berkshire Hathaway reported investment losses of $6.435 billion in Q1 2025, a stark contrast to investment gains of $1.876 billion in the same period last year. These losses have had a substantial impact on the company's overall profitability.
Decline in Net Earnings
Net earnings attributable to Berkshire shareholders decreased sharply to $4.603 billion in Q1 2025 from $12.702 billion in Q1 2024. This decline reflects the negative effect of investment losses combined with rising operational expenses.
Increased Operational Expenses
Total costs and expenses rose to $78.268 billion in Q1 2025 from $76.532 billion in Q1 2024. The increase was driven by higher insurance losses, underwriting expenses, and administrative costs.
Drop in Earnings Per Share
Net earnings per average equivalent Class A share fell to $3.200 in Q1 2025 from $8.825 in Q1 2024. Similarly, Class B shares saw earnings decrease to $2.13 from $5.88, reflecting the overall reduction in profitability.
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Market cap (USD)
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Daily traded volume (Shares)
681399.03 / 674075
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