Core Viewpoint - Berkshire Hathaway reported a slight decline in Q2 operating profit and warned that high tariffs imposed by the U.S. government could negatively impact its business [1][8]. Financial Performance - Q2 revenue for Berkshire was $92.515 billion, down from $93.653 billion in the same period last year [2]. - Excluding investment-related items, Q2 operating profit was $11.16 billion, lower than $11.6 billion year-over-year, primarily due to weak insurance underwriting profits [2]. - Currency fluctuations negatively impacted Berkshire, reducing after-tax operating profit by $877 million in Q2, compared to a gain of approximately $446 million in the same period last year due to a strong dollar [2]. Net Profit and Cash Flow - Berkshire's Q2 net profit was $12.37 billion, a significant drop from $30.3 billion in the same period last year, largely influenced by unrealized investment losses [4]. - Cash reserves remained high at $344.1 billion, slightly below the $347 billion at the end of March, providing ammunition for future acquisitions [5]. - The company has net sold stocks for the 11th consecutive quarter, selling approximately $6.92 billion in stocks while purchasing only $3.9 billion [5]. Investment Strategy - The fair value of Berkshire's top five holdings accounted for 67% of its portfolio, with major investments in American Express, Apple, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, and Chevron [5]. - Berkshire has not repurchased any shares in the first half of the year, maintaining a conservative approach to buybacks [5][6]. Impairment and Market Concerns - Berkshire significantly reduced the book value of its investment in Kraft Heinz, recording an impairment loss of $3.8 billion, bringing the holding value down to $8.4 billion [7]. - The company expressed concerns regarding the potential adverse effects of U.S. tariff policies on its operations and investments, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding international trade policies [8][9].
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Feng Huang Wang·2025-08-03 00:22