Berkshire Hathaway stock reports USD 35.77 billion H1 profit

Published on 10/06/2026 at 18:19 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Berkshire Hathaway stock traded at USD 506.67 on October 6, 2026, inside a USD 464.01 to USD 537.74 52-week range. Four analysts set a USD 547.67 average target and a Buy consensus.

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Berkshire Hathaway (ISIN US0846707026) reported USD 35.77 billion in shareholder earnings for the first half of 2026, compared with USD 16.97 billion in the first half of 2025. The result gives Berkshire Hathaway stock a fresh earnings anchor, but the composition of the increase matters for investors.

Investment gains drive the rebound

According to LineVest in its September 29, 2026 analysis, investment effects and the absence of a prior-year Kraft Heinz impairment explained 81.2 percent of the increase in shareholder earnings. After-tax investment results improved from a USD 68 million loss to a USD 11.444 billion gain during H1 2026, according to the same analysis.

The comparison is therefore stronger on reported profit than on underlying operating momentum. Berkshire's H1 2026 revenue was USD 195.483 billion, versus USD 182.240 billion in H1 2025, while operating cash flow increased to USD 21.653 billion from USD 20.988 billion.

Cash and insurance add the counterpoint

LineVest reported that cash and cash equivalents fell to USD 40.609 billion on June 30, 2026, from USD 51.877 billion at the end of 2025. Separately reported Treasury bills stood at USD 324.905 billion, showing why Berkshire's liquidity position cannot be judged from cash alone.

GEICO's first-half combined ratio rose to 89.3 percent from 81.7 percent, while pretax underwriting profit declined to USD 2.410 billion from USD 3.994 billion. That insurance comparison offsets part of the headline earnings strength because a higher combined ratio leaves less premium revenue after claims and underwriting expenses.

Succession remains part of the valuation story

Reuters reported on September 18, 2026, that Warren Buffett became chairman emeritus and Howard Buffett became non-executive chairman, while Greg Abel remained chief executive. Reuters also reported that Berkshire ended June with USD 364.7 billion of cash, giving Abel scope for acquisitions and equity investments.

Investing.com lists a Buy consensus from four analysts, with two Buy ratings and two Hold ratings. The average 12-month target is USD 547.67, with a high of USD 604.00 and a low of USD 510.00.

Stock trades below its yearly high

Berkshire Hathaway stock was trading at USD 506.67 on the NYSE on October 6, 2026, at 12:17 p.m. ET, up 0.48 percent from USD 504.26. The session range was USD 503.81 to USD 508.52, and the 52-week range was USD 464.01 to USD 537.74.

The market capitalization was USD 1.1 trillion on October 6, 2026, with volume at 1,031,545 shares. Berkshire's next earnings report is scheduled for November 2, 2026, according to Investing.com.