#BerkshireQ3Buybacks9.6B

About BerkshireQ3Buybacks9.6B

Berkshire Hathaway’s Q3 2026 operating earnings fell 5.8% YoY to $12.705B, while net income attributable to shareholders declined 28.2% to $22.112B, weighed down by weaker insurance results and investment gains. Share buybacks totaled ~$9.6B, the highest quarterly amount this year, while cash and short-term Treasury reserves reached a record $377.4B. The combination highlights continued capital allocation through buybacks while maintaining substantial liquidity.