Markets· August 16, 2026 at 12:54 p.m.
Berkshire Hathaway Begins Active Capital Allocation under Greg Abel
Key takeaways
- Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B) increased operating earnings by 16% year-over-year
- CEO Greg Abel authorized over $4.5 billion in share buybacks
- Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B) became a net buyer of shares for the first time in 15 quarters
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B) has started to spend its cash hoard, marking a shift from passive capital accumulation under CEO Greg Abel. The conglomerate's second-quarter earnings report shows an increase in operating earnings by 16% year-over-year to $12.98 billion, with net earnings attributable to shareholders more than doubling to $25.67 billion. This growth was driven by improvements in energy, railroads, and manufacturing sectors, offsetting a weaker insurance sector.
