Berkshire Hathaway's cash reserves soared to a record $397 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a significant increase driven by $8.1 billion in net stock sales. This surge comes during Greg Abel's inaugural quarter as CEO. The company reported Q1 revenue of $93.675 billion, surpassing market expectations and last year's $89.725 billion. Net profit reached $10.106 billion, a substantial rise from $4.603 billion in the same period last year, though slightly below market expectations of $11.762 billion.
Operating profit for the quarter was $11.35 billion, reflecting an 18% year-over-year increase. The fair value of Berkshire Hathaway's fixed-income securities portfolio stood at $17.669 billion, with U.S. Treasuries valued at $3.88 billion, foreign bonds at $12.391 billion, and corporate bonds at $1.19 billion.
Berkshire Hathaway Cash Reserves Hit Record $397 Billion in Q1 2026
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