BRK-B · News · 20260808N
Capital Return Program
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC · 2026-08-08 · Importance 40 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Berkshire Hathaway repurchased approximately $4.5 billion of its own shares during the second quarter of 2026. The buybacks accelerated as CEO Greg Abel began deploying more of Berkshire’s cash reserves. The repurchase amount is material relative to Berkshire’s capital base and represents a change from the company’s prior cash-retention pattern.
Key facts
- Berkshire repurchased about $4.5 billion of its shares in the quarter. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | -0.4% | Berkshire repurchased about $4.5 billion of its shares in the quarter. |