Berkshire's Cash Reserves Soar to Record $397 Billion

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On May 2, during the first quarter under CEO Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway’s cash reserves surged to an all-time high of $397 billion. Although the company’s cash reserves slightly declined at the end of last year, they saw a significant increase in the first quarter, as $8.1 billion worth of stocks were net sold during this period. Additionally, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A.N) reported Q1 2026 revenue of $93.675 billion, up from $89.725 billion in the same period last year, surpassing market expectations of $89.274 billion; net profit was $10.106 billion, compared to $4.603 billion a year earlier, falling short of market expectations of $11.762 billion. Total operating profit reached $11.35 billion, a nearly 18% year-on-year increase. As of the end of Q1 2026, the fair value of fixed-income securities held by Berkshire Hathaway was $17.669 billion, down from $17.816 billion in the same period last year, with fair values for investments in U.S. Treasuries, foreign bonds, and corporate bonds at $3.88 billion, $12.391 billion, and $1.19 billion, respectively.

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