<p>Berkshire Hathaway's operating profit for the second quarter was $11.16 billion, compared to $11.6 billion in the same period last year</p>

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- Berkshire Hathaway's Q2 operating profit decreased by 3.8% year-on-year, while net profit plummeted by 59%, attributed to a $3.8 billion loss in Kraft Heinz stock.  
- The BNSF railway business showed strong performance with a 19% increase in operating income, while the insurance underwriting segment faced challenges with a 12% decline in operating income.  
- The company's cash reserves stand at $344 billion, and insurance float remains stable at $174 billion, providing a continuous low-cost funding source.

Berkshire Hathaway's operating profit for the second quarter was USD 11.16 billion, compared to USD 11.6 billion in the same period last year