## Berkshire Hathaway’s Earnings Dip: What Investors Need to Know
Here’s a quick rundown of the latest news from Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway:
- Operating Earnings Down: Berkshire Hathaway’s operating earnings decreased by 4% in the second quarter, reaching $11.16 billion. This was primarily due to a decline in insurance underwriting profits.
- Stock Performance: Both Class A and B shares experienced a roughly 1% drop in premarket trading following the earnings report. The stock is down about 12% from its peak in early May.
- Kraft Heinz Write-Down: Berkshire recorded a $3.8 billion loss on its Kraft Heinz stake, reflecting the underperformance of the investment. This comes as Kraft Heinz considers spinning off its grocery business.
- Cash Hoard Remains High: Buffett’s cash reserves are still near a record high, at $344.1 billion.
- Stock Selling Continues: Berkshire continued its trend of selling stocks, offloading $4.5 billion in equities in the first half of 2025.
- No Share Repurchases: The company did not repurchase any shares in the first half of 2025, even as the stock price corrected.
- Analyst Perspective: Analysts are hoping for increased investment activity, a large acquisition, and share repurchases to boost the stock.
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