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Berkshire Hathaway accelerates buybacks; operating profit falls
Berkshire Hathaway has increased its stock buybacks significantly while reporting a decline in operating profit for the third quarter of 2026. The company attributed the profit drop to weaker insurance underwriting.
What was reported
Berkshire's third-quarter operating profit fell 6% to $12.71 billion from $13.49 billion year-over-year.
The firm repurchased $9.6 billion of its stock in the third quarter, following $4.8 billion earlier in 2026.
Net profit decreased by 28% to $22.11 billion, impacted by unrealized gains and losses on securities.
Why it matters
Buybacks are when companies repurchase their own shares, often seen as a way to return value to shareholders. A decline in operating profit suggests challenges in core business operations, which can affect investor sentiment.
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