Berkshire Hathaway Reports Q3 2026 Earnings and Increased Share Buybacks

Berkshire Hathaway reported third-quarter 2026 operating earnings of $12.7 billion, down 5.8% from a year earlier. It repurchased $9.6 billion of its shares, more than double the $4.5 billion bought back in the second quarter. Insurance underwriting and investment income declined, while railroad, energy, and manufacturing earnings grew; cash and equivalents totaled approximately $377.4 billion at quarter-end.