Berkshire’s Operating Earnings Fell 6% to $12.7 Billion in 3Q; Stock Buybacks Hit $9.6 Billion

Berkshire’s Operating Earnings Fell 6% to $12.7 Billion in 3Q; Stock Buybacks Hit $9.6 Billion — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/berkshire-s-operating-earnings-fell-6-to-12-7-billion-in-3q-stock-buybacks-hit-9-6-billionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Berkshire Hathaway Q3 operating earnings drop 6% to $12.7B as buybacks surge to $9.6Bhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/berkshire-s-operating-earnings-fell-6-to-12-7-billion-in-3q-stock-buybacks-hit-9-6-billionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/berkshire-s-operating-earnings-fell-6-to-12-7-billion-in-3q-stock-buybacks-hit-9-6-billion#u190269Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:52:02 +0000Berkshire Hathaway reported third-quarter operating earnings of $12.7 billion, down 6% from the prior year, while the company repurchased $9.6 billion of its own shares during the period. The conglomerate's operating income declined despite continued aggressive share buybacks, which more than doubled from the same quarter last year.Why it mattersThe earnings decline reflects weaker investment gains and operating performance across Berkshire's diversified portfolio of businesses, including insurance, energy, and manufacturing subsidiaries. The buyback program, led by Warren Buffett&#0