## Berkshire Hathaway’s Q2 Earnings: A Mixed Bag with Tariff Concerns
Here’s a quick rundown of Berkshire Hathaway’s latest financial performance:
- Operating Earnings Dip: Berkshire’s operating profit decreased by 4% year-over-year to $11.16 billion in Q2.
- Mixed Business Performance: While insurance underwriting declined, railroads, energy, manufacturing, service, and retailing saw profit increases.
- Tariff Warning: The company highlighted the negative impact of U.S. tariffs and trade policies, expressing “considerable uncertainty” about their future effects on its businesses and investments.
- Cash Hoard Remains High: Warren Buffett’s cash pile is still near a record high at $344.1 billion, though slightly down from the previous quarter.
- Net Seller of Stocks: Berkshire continued to sell stocks, offloading $4.5 billion in equities in the first half of 2025.
- No Stock Repurchases: Despite a share price decline, the company didn’t repurchase any stock.
- Kraft Heinz Write-Down: Berkshire recorded a $3.8 billion loss from its Kraft Heinz stake, and two executives resigned from the Kraft Heinz board.
- Buffett’s Transition: This is the first earnings report since Warren Buffett announced his retirement as CEO at the end of 2025, with Greg Abel set to take over.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/02/berkshire-hathaway-brk-earnings-q2-2025.html