BRK-B · 10-Q · 2026Q1 · Full report
Consumer products trends
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC · 2026-05-04 · Importance 36 · Surprise 14 · In source text
Consumer products revenues declined 1.5% to $3,487 million in Q1 2026, with weakness at Fruit of the Loom, Garan, Jazwares and Forest River driven by lower volumes and sales‑mix changes and the exit of unprofitable lines. Bros. like Brooks Sports and Duracell posted revenue increases; Duracell benefited from advanced manufacturing production tax credits that materially supported pre‑tax earnings. Overall consumer products pre‑tax earnings rose 29.6% year‑over‑year, led by Forest River (lower SG&A) and Brooks (higher sales and gross margins), offset partially by declines at Garan and Jazwares.
Key facts
- Consumer products pre-tax earnings increased 29.6% in Q1 2026 versus 2025, driven by Forest River, Brooks and Duracell. source
- BNSF consumer products car/units were 1,402 thousand in Q1 2026 versus 1,382 thousand in Q1 2025; volume increased 1.4%. source
- Consumer products group revenues were $3,487 million in Q1 2026 versus $3,541 million in Q1 2025; decline of 1.5%. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| operating_income | positive | realized | — | Consumer products pre-tax earnings increased 29.6% in Q1 2026 versus 2025, driven by Forest River, Brooks and Duracell. |