Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Stock: First Quarter Earnings Rise 18% Under New Leadership
Key Highlights Operating earnings reached $11.35 billion in Q1, reflecting an 18% increase compared to the same period last year Cash reserves climbed to an unprecedented $397.38 billion amid ongoing challenges in identifying attractive acquisition opportunities Greg Abel, who assumed the CEO role from Warren Buffett in January, emphasized a disciplined approach to capital allocation Insurance operations generated $4.4 billion in profit, marking a 4% gain; BNSF railway earnings surged 13% to $1.38 billion Morningstar continues to assign a fair value of $765,000 for Class A shares, awarding the stock a four-star rating Berkshire Hathaway delivered first-quarter operating earnings of $11.35 billion on Saturday, representing an 18% increase from the $9.64 billion reported in the comparable period of 2024. This marked the inaugural earnings announcement under Greg Abel’s stewardship, following his succession of Warren Buffett at the beginning of 2026. Berkshire Hathaway Inc., ...