The conglomerate that Warren Buffett built released its earnings Saturday as thousands of shareholders streamed into an arena in Omaha, Nebraska.

Berkshire Hathaway recorded $11.3 billion in operating earnings for the first quarter, up 18% from a year before. That's a reversal in trend from what was seen in the fourth quarter, when operating earnings declined relative to a year earlier.

Berkshire Hathaway reported a first-quarter profit of $10.1 billion, significantly increasing from last year, as shareholders gathered for the annual meeting in Omaha.

Berkshire Hathaway's profits more than doubled in the first quarter as investments increased, marking a significant financial performance ahead of its annual meeting.

Berkshire says economic conditions weigh on consumer Operating profit rises 18%, cash sets record Buybacks resume in Q1 after nearly two-year absence OMAHA, Nebraska, May 2 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway (BRKa.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s cash pile soared to its highest level ever and operating earnings jumped in Greg Abel’s first quarter as chief executive officer.

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel presides over the 2026 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. CNBC's Michael Santoli and Becky Quick discuss highlights from the conglomerate's latest earnings report.

Q1 operating earnings of $11.3B (+17.7% Y/Y). Net earnings per average equivalent Class A share of $7,027 Net earnings per average equivalent Class B share of $4.68 Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term securities of $397.