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Berkshire Hathaway Q2 Profit Rises 16% to $12.98B as Buybacks Accelerate
Berkshire Hathaway reported second-quarter operating profit of $12.98 billion, up 16% year-on-year, with revenue rising 10% to $101.81 billion. The company accelerated buybacks to $7.8 billion combined in Q2 and July, while its cash pile fell to $364.7 billion. Geico's underwriting profit dropped 45%, offset by gains at BNSF Railway and Berkshire Hathaway Energy.
Aug 8, 2026 1 source