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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) generates a steady flow of news across its diverse operations in insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, freight rail transportation, manufacturing, services and retailing. Company updates often combine segment-level financial information with announcements about major transactions and leadership changes.
Investors following Berkshire’s news can expect regular earnings releases that summarize net earnings, investment gains and losses, and operating earnings by segment. These releases highlight contributions from insurance-underwriting, insurance-investment income, BNSF, Berkshire Hathaway Energy, and manufacturing, service and retailing businesses, along with commentary on insurance float and the impact of unrealized investment gains and losses.
Berkshire’s news flow also includes transaction announcements, such as the agreement to acquire Occidental’s chemical business, OxyChem, and subsequent confirmation that the acquisition has closed. These items describe how new subsidiaries, like OxyChem, fit within Berkshire as operating companies and outline the nature of their activities, for example OxyChem’s role as a producer of essential chemistry.
Another key theme in Berkshire’s news is corporate governance and leadership. Press releases have detailed the planned transition of the Chief Executive Officer role to Greg Abel, the separation of the Chairman and CEO positions, appointments in insurance and non-insurance operations, and changes in corporate roles such as Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel.
Because Berkshire’s subsidiaries include consumer-facing businesses like Helzberg, news from these companies—such as new store concepts or national partnerships—also references Berkshire as the parent. For readers tracking BRK, this news page offers a consolidated view of financial updates, acquisitions, governance developments and notable subsidiary announcements.
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A, BRK.B) will post its 2025 Annual Report online on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at ~8:00 a.m. ET, and will concurrently issue an earnings release.
The Annual Report will include Greg Abel’s first annual letter, details on Berkshire’s financial position and results of operations, and information about the Shareholders Meeting on May 2, 2026.
NJASAP praised Congress' passage of H.R. 7148 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, saying it strengthens aviation safety and National Airspace System (NAS) stability. The bill funds FAA operations with $13.71 billion, supports hiring ~2,500 air traffic controllers and 54 safety inspectors, provides $4 billion for the Airport Improvement Program for infrastructure modernization, and directs roughly $100 million to the Office of Aerospace Medicine to reduce medical certification backlogs. NJASAP also highlighted the bill's prohibition on privatizing U.S. air traffic control and urged continued long-term aviation funding to avoid readiness risks from future shutdowns.
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK) announced completion of its acquisition of OxyChem from Occidental for $9.7 billion, subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments. OxyChem is headquartered in Dallas and operates in the U.S., Canada and Latin America as a top-three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali, chlorinated organic chemicals and calcium chloride. Its products serve water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and construction applications. OxyChem will continue under current management with Wade Alleman as president and CEO.
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) announced multiple senior leadership changes effective immediately and through 2027.
- Adam M. Johnson named President of Consumer Products, Service and Retailing, while remaining CEO of NetJets (effective immediately).
- Nancy L. Pierce named CEO of GEICO (effective immediately) following tenure as GEICO COO.
- Todd A. Combs will leave Berkshire to join JPMorgan Chase & Co.; he had served as GEICO CEO since 2020.
- Marc D. Hamburg will retire as CFO on June 1, 2027 after 40 years; Charles C. Chang will become CFO on June 1, 2026 with a transition period.
- Michael J. O’Sullivan appointed Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective January 1, 2026.
The appointments emphasize internal succession, a defined CFO transition, and continued oversight by Gregory Abel as President and CEO from January 1, 2026.
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) announced that Warren E. Buffett converted 1,800 A shares into 2,700,000 B shares and delivered those B shares today to four family foundations: 1,500,000 to The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation and 400,000 each to The Sherwood Foundation, The Howard G. Buffett Foundation and NoVo Foundation.
Buffett said he will step back from writing Berkshire’s annual report and from lengthy annual-meeting remarks, while Greg Abel will become CEO at year-end. Buffett described accelerating lifetime gifts to his children’s foundations and noted his children have received irregular increases to more than $500 million annually.
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) said Warren Buffett is aware of YouTube videos using images or AI-generated images that impersonate him and include a flat, non‑authentic voice. The company warned these videos may mislead viewers unfamiliar with Mr. Buffett.
The release links to one example video and says Mr. Buffett has rarely spoken publicly since the shareholder meeting in May. Berkshire will issue a press release on Monday, November 10, 2025 containing a message from Mr. Buffett on philanthropy, Berkshire, and other matters; the release will be posted on Berkshire’s website.
Helzberg (NYSE:A) will open redesigned stores in New York and Dallas in November 2025, unveiling next‑generation brick-and-mortar concepts that combine digital discovery with hands-on craftsmanship. The new stores feature an interactive custom bar, a visible jeweler's workshop, a larger diamond carat-weight assortment in engagement rings and wedding bands, and an expanded Luxe Jewelry collection.
A company consumer study found 83% of couples say the ability to purchase in-store is important, nearly three in five plan to consult a jeweler and buy in person, 47% rate ring customization as very important, and 76% would invest more in a custom design. Helzberg also highlights digital support via its Love & Marriage Studio for pre-visit education and inspiration.
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) reported third-quarter and first nine-month 2025 results highlighting sizable investment gains and mixed operating performance. Q3 2025 net earnings were $30.796 billion versus $26.251 billion a year earlier; operating earnings Q3 were $13.485 billion versus $10.090 billion. For the first nine months, net earnings were $47.769 billion versus $69.301 billion in 2024.
Investment results included $9.2 billion of unrealized gains in Q3 2025 and $8.2 billion of after-tax realized gains in Q3; year-to-date realized gains totaled $14.8 billion. Insurance float was approximately $176 billion at September 30, 2025, up $5 billion since year-end 2024.
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A; BRK.B) will post its third quarter 2025 earnings release and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at approximately 7:00 a.m. Central time. The documents will be available at www.berkshirehathaway.com for investors and analysts to view.
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire OxyChem, Occidental's (NYSE: OXY) chemical business, for $9.7 billion in an all-cash transaction. OxyChem specializes in manufacturing commodity chemicals for water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and development applications.
Occidental plans to use $6.5 billion of the proceeds to reduce debt, targeting principal debt below $15 billion. The transaction, expected to close in Q4 2025, follows Occidental's CrownRock acquisition announced in December 2023. An Occidental subsidiary will retain OxyChem's legacy environmental liabilities, with Glenn Springs Holdings continuing to manage existing remedial projects.