Overview
- Berkshire reported Q3 operating profit of about $13.5 billion, up roughly 33% year over year, with net income of $30.8 billion.
- The company sold $12.5 billion of equities and bought $6.4 billion in Q3, extending its streak to 12 consecutive quarters as a net seller.
- Cash and short-term Treasuries reached about $382 billion, and Berkshire recorded a fifth straight quarter without share repurchases.
- Filings indicate Berkshire has sold approximately $184 billion more stock than it purchased since October 2022.
- After Warren Buffett said he will step down as CEO at year-end and remain as chair, Berkshire shares fell about 12% while the S&P 500 rose roughly 20%, prompting debate over the future of the “Buffett premium” and Greg Abel’s capital allocation playbook.