Berkshire Hathaway

Q2 FY2026 EarningsQ2 FY26 results significantly exceeded consensus expectations on the bottom line, with GAAP Net Income reaching $25.7B vs. $9.8B expected, largely driven by $12.7B in investment gains. Operating earnings rose 16.3% YoY to $12.98B, supported by strong performance in Manufacturing, Service, and Retailing. GAAP EPS of $17,868 crushed the $6,781 consensus, while aggressive share repurchases of $4.5B in Q2 further boosted per-share value.