Earnings Results
Berkshire Hathaway (NASDAQ:BRK.B) reported quarterly earnings results on August 08, 2026 that exceeded analyst expectations.
The company reported earnings per share of $6.02, beating the consensus estimate of $5.13 by $0.89 per share. Revenue came in at $101.8B, beating the estimate of .
Company Overview
Berkshire Hathaway's stock moved following the earnings release.
Berkshire Hathaway's earnings outperformance reflects execution that exceeded Wall Street's expectations. Earnings beats can lead to upward estimate revisions from analysts, which often correlate with sustained stock price appreciation over the following weeks as models are updated.
The 17% beat relative to consensus estimates is a notable deviation. Earnings surprises of this magnitude often trigger analyst revisions and can influence institutional positioning in the weeks following the report.
Earnings reports are most useful when viewed as part of a trend rather than in isolation. Investors tracking Berkshire Hathaway should compare this quarter's results against both year-over-year figures and sequential performance to identify whether the business is accelerating, stabilizing, or decelerating. The earnings calendar on Smart Investors Daily tracks upcoming report dates across all publicly traded companies.
Berkshire Hathaway Earnings History
| Quarter | EPS Actual | EPS Est. | Surprise |
| Q2 (Aug 2026) | $6.02 | $5.13 | +17.3% |
| Q1 (May 2026) | $5.26 | N/A | |
| Q3 (Sep 2025) | $9376.15 | $8945.84 | +4.8% |
| Q2 (Jun 2025) | $7759.58 | $7744.82 | +0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Berkshire Hathaway report earnings?
Check the latest earnings dates on our BRK.B earnings page or the Earnings Calendar.
Did BRK.B beat earnings estimates?
See the full Q2 results including EPS actual vs estimate on our BRK.B earnings page.