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Operating Earnings Growth

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC · 2026-09-06 · Importance 29 · Surprise 22 · No source text

Berkshire Hathaway’s operating earnings increased 16% year over year in its most recent quarter. Quarterly operating earnings reached approximately $13 billion. The reported growth provides a material improvement in recurring operating profitability independent of investment-gain volatility.

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operating_incomepositiverealized+2.6%Operating earnings rose 16% year over year in Berkshire's most recent quarter, to about $13 billion.