Berkshire Hathaway’s Operating Earnings Fall, Buybacks Rise — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/berkshire-hathaway-s-operating-earnings-fall-buybacks-riseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Berkshire Hathaway Q3 operating earnings drop 5.8% to $12.7 billion as buybacks surge to $9.6 billionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/berkshire-hathaway-s-operating-earnings-fall-buybacks-risehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/berkshire-hathaway-s-operating-earnings-fall-buybacks-rise#u190128Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:50:22 +0000Berkshire Hathaway reported third-quarter operating earnings of $12.7 billion, down 5.8% year-over-year, while the company repurchased $9.6 billion of its own shares during the period. The buyback program more than doubled compared with the prior year quarter, indicating continued confidence in the conglomerate's capital allocation strategy despite weaker earnings performance.Why it mattersBerkshire's operating earnings decline reflects reduced investment income and slower growth in key business segments, while the record buyback level signals management's view that shares remai