BRK-B · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Manufacturing And Capacity

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC · 2026-08-10 · Importance 54 · Surprise 40 · From source text

PCC reported aerospace and industrial gas turbine product sales growth in the first six months of 2026, supported by strong customer demand, higher prices, improved manufacturing efficiencies, and favorable product mix. PCC’s revenues increased 11.4% year to date, while management stated that future sales and earnings growth depend on increasing production and expanding capacity as needed. IMC’s revenues increased 23.6% year to date as customers accelerated purchases, although raw-material price increases continued. IMC’s products are manufactured globally, with a large portion produced in Israel.

Key facts

• Manufacturing revenues Q2 2026: $22,568 million; YTD 2026: $43,240 million (13.0% and 11.6% increases respectively) source
• Manufacturing pre-tax earnings Q2 2026: $4,117 million; YTD 2026: $7,176 million (26.8% and 20.3% increases respectively) source
• The earnings decline from Forest River was primarily due to the reduction of gross margins from lower sales and unfavorable changes in sales mix, partially offset by lower selling, general and administrative expenses. source

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