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Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) reported Q2 2025 financial results with net earnings of $12.37 billion, down from $30.35 billion in Q2 2024. Operating earnings reached $11.16 billion, slightly below Q2 2024's $11.60 billion.
Key highlights include insurance-investment income of $3.37 billion (up from $3.32 billion), BNSF earnings of $1.47 billion (up from $1.23 billion), and manufacturing/service/retail earnings of $3.60 billion (up from $3.38 billion). The company recorded a $3.76 billion impairment charge on its Kraft Heinz investment and experienced $877 million in foreign currency exchange losses.
Insurance float increased by $3 billion to approximately $174 billion since year-end 2024.
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A; BRK.B) reported Q2 2025 net earnings of $12.37 billion, down from $30.35 billion in Q2 2024. Operating earnings reached $11.16 billion, slightly below Q2 2024's $11.60 billion.
Key financial highlights include insurance-underwriting earnings of $1.99 billion, insurance-investment income of $3.37 billion, and manufacturing, service and retailing earnings of $3.60 billion. The company's insurance float increased by $3 billion to $174 billion since year-end 2024.
The quarter included investment gains of $4.97 billion but was impacted by a $3.76 billion impairment charge related to Kraft Heinz investment and $877 million in foreign currency exchange losses.
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) announced that its second quarter 2025 earnings release and Form 10-Q quarterly report will be published online on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m. Central time. The financial documents will be accessible through the company's website at www.berkshirehathaway.com.
Warren Buffett (BRK.A; BRK.B) has announced the conversion of 8,239 Class A shares into 12,358,500 Class B shares for philanthropic donations. The majority of these shares (12,358,321 B shares) will be distributed among five foundations, with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust receiving the largest portion of 9,433,839 shares.
Following this donation, Buffett's ownership in Berkshire consists of 198,117 A shares and 1,144 B shares, representing over 99% of his net worth (approximately $145 billion). Buffett noted that his wealth accumulation resulted from long-term investment strategies, simple decisions, and the "American tailwind." His will designates about 99.5% of his estate for philanthropic purposes.
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) has announced a significant leadership transition, with Greg Abel set to become the company's new President and CEO effective January 1, 2026. The announcement came during the company's Annual Shareholders Meeting on May 3, 2025, where current Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett revealed his recommendation to the Board of Directors. The Board unanimously approved Abel's appointment on May 4, 2025. Abel, who currently serves as Vice Chairman of Non-Insurance Operations, will take over the executive leadership while Buffett will retain his position as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Berkshire Hathaway has announced key dates for its first quarter 2025 financial reporting and annual shareholders meeting. The company will release its Q1 earnings report and Form 10-Q on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m. Central time on their website.
The 2025 Annual Shareholders Meeting is scheduled for the same day, featuring a notable question-and-answer session with Warren Buffett (Chairman and CEO), Greg Abel (Vice Chairman Non-Insurance Operations), and Ajit Jain (Vice Chairman Insurance Operations). The Q&A session will begin at 8:00 a.m. Central time.
Investors and interested parties can access the event through CNBC's broadcast and webcast, which will start at 7:30 a.m. Central time. The earnings release will be available at berkshirehathaway.com, while the meeting can be viewed at cnbc.com/brklive.
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A; BRK.B) has issued an official statement addressing circulating reports on social media platforms. The company explicitly denies the authenticity of alleged comments attributed to Warren E. Buffett that are currently spreading across Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok. The company firmly states that all such reports are false.
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A; BRK.B) has announced the winner of its 2025 Bracket Contest, with a FlightSafety International employee claiming the $1,000,000 grand prize. The winner successfully predicted 31 out of 32 games in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's initial rounds.
The champion correctly picked the first 29 consecutive games before missing game 30 (Xavier vs. Illinois). Eleven other Berkshire subsidiary employees, who also correctly predicted 31 games but with fewer consecutive correct picks from the start, will each receive $100,000. The winner's performance continued to impress with 13 straight correct predictions on Saturday and Sunday, achieving an overall record of 44 wins and one loss in the first 45 games.
