Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings
Summary
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported its earnings for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, via a press release on February 28, 2026 (Ex. 99.1). The company experienced a decrease in both net earnings and operating earnings compared to the prior year. - Full year 2025 net earnings attributable to shareholders: $66,968 million (2024: $88,995 million). - Full year 2025 operating earnings: $44,486 million (2024: $47,437 million). - net earnings attributable to shareholders: $19,199 million (2024: $19,694 million). - operating earnings: $10,200 million (2024: $14,527 million).
Why It Matters
Investors should note the significant year-over-year decline in both net earnings and operating earnings for both the fourth quarter and full year 2025, as detailed in Exhibit 99.1, indicating a material shift in profitability.
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Key Quote
“On February 28, 2026, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. issued a press release announcing the Company's earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025.”
— From Item 2.02
Filing Details
Reported Items
Additional Information
- CIK Number
- 0001067983
- Filing Date
- Monday, March 2, 2026
- Filing Time
- 12:00 AM UTC
- Form Type
- 8-K
- Materiality Level
- high
- Sentiment
- neutral