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Sep 30, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Berkshire Hathaway's Q3 2024 results reflected a significant increase in net earnings, driven by investment gains, while operating earnings experienced a slight decrease compared to the previous year.

Key Takeaways

Berkshire Hathaway reported a net earnings increase driven by investment gains, while operating earnings saw a slight decrease. The company's insurance float increased, and it continued to repurchase shares.

Net earnings attributable to Berkshire shareholders were $26.251 billion, compared to a loss of $12.767 billion in the same quarter last year.

Operating earnings were $10.090 billion, slightly lower than the $10.761 billion reported in the third quarter of 2023.

Investment gains were $16.161 billion, a significant turnaround from the $23.528 billion loss in the prior year's quarter.

Insurance float increased to approximately $174 billion, up $5 billion from year-end 2023.

Total Revenue
$93B
Previous year: $61.9B
+50.1%
EPS
$4.68
Gross Profit
$20.3B
Cash and Equivalents
$325B
Free Cash Flow
-$2.9B
Previous year: $8.37B
-134.6%
Total Assets
$1.15T
Previous year: $1T
+14.3%

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