Berkshire Hathaway Inc
BRK.B
ISIN null / Valor 10926529
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
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About company
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., under the leadership of Warren Buffett, stands as a colossal conglomerate with a diverse portfolio that spans across multiple industries, with a significant emphasis on the insurance sector. This multinational holding company, one of the largest publicly traded entities globally, operates through its subsidiaries in a range of businesses including but not limited to insurance, rail transportation, energy, manufacturing, services, and retail. Its insurance operations, which are perhaps the most recognized, encompass a variety of major insurance companies, providing a solid foundation for its expansive investment activities. Beyond insurance, Berkshire Hathaway's interests are vast, reflecting a strategic approach to investment under Buffett's guidance, focusing on acquiring businesses with strong value propositions and growth potential.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: FinanceLatest Results (23.04.2026):
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. results for the fourth quarter of 2025 (and full year 2025) show net earnings attributable to shareholders of $19,199 million in Q4 2025 and $66,968 million for the full year, versus $19,694 million and $88,995 million in the comparable 2024 periods. Operating earnings were $10,200 million in Q4 and $44,486 million for 2025. The quarter included large investment gains and notable other‑than‑temporary impairments related to Kraft Heinz and Occidental.
Net earnings
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported Q4 2025 net earnings attributable to shareholders of $19,199 million (down slightly from $19,694 million in Q4 2024). Full‑year 2025 net earnings were $66,968 million, materially lower than $88,995 million in 2024.
Operating earnings and segment performance
Operating earnings were $10,200 million in Q4 2025 (vs. $14,527 million in Q4 2024) and $44,486 million for 2025 (vs. $47,437 million in 2024). Segment highlights: BNSF and Manufacturing/Service/Retailing improved year‑over‑year; insurance underwriting and insurance investment income declined; “Other” fell sharply in Q4 reflecting lower one‑time gains.
Investment gains, realized gains and impairments
Investment gains in Q4 2025 totaled $13,494 million (including ~$9.6 billion of unrealized gains and $3.9 billion of realized gains); full‑year investment gains were $30,737 million (including $12.9 billion unrealized and $17.8 billion realized). Berkshire recorded other‑than‑temporary impairments of $4,495 million in Q4 2025 and $8,255 million for the year related to Kraft Heinz and Occidental.
Per‑share metrics and shares outstanding
Net earnings per average equivalent Class A share were $13,349 in Q4 2025 (vs. $13,695 in Q4 2024) and $46,563 for full year 2025 (vs. $61,900 in 2024). Class B per‑share amounts were $8.90 for Q4 and $31.04 for the year. Average equivalent shares outstanding were essentially unchanged.
Insurance float, other items and disclosure
Insurance float was approximately $176 billion at December 31, 2025, up about $5 billion from year‑end 2024. “Other” operating results were affected by foreign‑currency gains/losses and parent company investment income. Berkshire emphasizes that GAAP inclusion of unrealized investment changes can make quarter‑to‑quarter net earnings misleading and presents operating earnings as a complementary measure.
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