Berkshire: Q2 Operating Earnings Rise 16% to $13.0B

Berkshire Hathaway’s operating earnings after taxes rose 16% year over year to $13.0 billion in the second quarter of 2026, according to media coverage of the company’s results reported via a Barron’s article.

Operating earnings per Class A share increased 17% to $9,050. Including investment gains, consolidated net earnings more than doubled to $25.7 billion. Berkshire also repurchased $4.5 billion of its stock in Q2, up from $235 million in Q1 2026, reported as one of the highest quarterly totals in the past decade per Barron’s.

Data Snapshot

MetricCurrentPreviousChangePeriodAs ofSourceOperating earnings after taxes$13 billion—increased 16%Second quarter 2026Aug 8, 2026Barron’s (reported via Reddit copy)Share repurchases (buybacks)$4.5 billion$235 million (Q1 2026)—Second quarter 2026Aug 8, 2026Barron’s (reported via Reddit copy)Insurance investment income$3.1 billion—down 9%Second quarter 2026Aug 8, 2026Barron’s (reported via Reddit copy)Consolidated net earnings (including investment gains)$25.7 billion—more than doubled (vs. prior year period)Second quarter 2026Aug 8, 2026Barron’s (reported via Reddit copy)Operating earnings per Class A share$9,050—up 17%Second quarter 2026Aug 8, 2026Barron’s (reported via Reddit copy)Estimated buybacks through July 29 (per media estimate from the 10‑Q share counts)$3.4 billion——Through July 29, 2026Aug 8, 2026Barron’s (reported via Reddit copy)

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