Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) resumes stock buybacks

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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has begun repurchasing its Class A and Class B common stock under its long-standing buyback policy, starting on March 4, 2026. The policy allows repurchases whenever management believes the share price is below Berkshire’s intrinsic value, conservatively determined.

Repurchases may occur through open-market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, including Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The company is not obligated to buy any specific number of shares, and the timing and total amount will depend on share prices, market conditions, and other factors.

Berkshire may suspend or discontinue repurchases at any time without prior notice and plans to reflect buyback activity in its regular Form 10-Q and Form 10-K reports. The disclosure includes forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties described in its periodic SEC filings.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED) March 4, 2026

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.

(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

DELAWARE		001-14905		47-0813844
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF INCORPORATION)		(COMMISSION FILE NUMBER)		(I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)

3555 Farnam Street
Omaha, Nebraska		68131
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)		(ZIP CODE)

(402) 346-1400

REGISTRANT’S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbols		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock		BRK.A		New York Stock Exchange
Class B Common Stock		BRK.B		New York Stock Exchange
1.125% Senior Notes due 2027		BRK27		New York Stock Exchange
2.150% Senior Notes due 2028		BRK28		New York Stock Exchange
1.500% Senior Notes due 2030		BRK30		New York Stock Exchange
2.000% Senior Notes due 2034		BRK34		New York Stock Exchange
1.625% Senior Notes due 2035		BRK35		New York Stock Exchange
2.375% Senior Notes due 2039		BRK39		New York Stock Exchange
0.500% Senior Notes due 2041		BRK41		New York Stock Exchange
2.625% Senior Notes due 2059		BRK59		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

ITEM 8.01 Other Events.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s long-standing common stock repurchase policy permits us to repurchase shares of our Class A and Class B Common Stock at any time we believe the repurchase price is below our intrinsic value, conservatively determined. In the interest of transparency with our leadership transition, we are disclosing that we commenced repurchasing shares of our common stock under this policy on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Our repurchase policy does not obligate us to acquire any specific number of shares. Shares may be repurchased in open-market repurchases or in privately negotiated transactions, including pursuant to trading plans that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The timing and total amount of stock repurchases will depend on the market prices of our Class A and Class B common shares, market conditions, and other relevant factors. Repurchases may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. Berkshire does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any disclosures regarding our repurchases, including any suspension or termination of the repurchases, except as may be required by applicable law or regulation (including through the disclosure of repurchase activity in Berkshire’s periodic reports on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K).

Certain statements contained herein are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, are not guarantees of future performance, and actual outcomes may differ materially from those forecasted. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances, including those described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

March 5, 2026						BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
						/s/ Marc D. Hamburg
						By: Marc D. Hamburg
						Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) announce regarding stock repurchases?

Berkshire Hathaway announced it began repurchasing its Class A and Class B common stock on March 4, 2026. These buybacks occur under its existing policy to repurchase shares when prices are below intrinsic value, with no commitment to a specific repurchase amount or duration.

When did Berkshire Hathaway start its latest round of share buybacks?

Berkshire Hathaway started its latest round of share repurchases on March 4, 2026. The company disclosed that these buybacks are being executed under its long-standing policy, which permits repurchases when shares trade below conservatively estimated intrinsic value, subject to market conditions and other factors.

How does Berkshire decide when to repurchase its common stock?

Berkshire repurchases Class A and Class B shares when it believes the market price is below its intrinsic value, conservatively determined. Decisions also factor in overall market conditions and other relevant considerations, and the company is not obligated to buy any fixed number of shares.

What methods can Berkshire Hathaway use to conduct stock buybacks?

Berkshire can repurchase shares in open-market transactions or through privately negotiated deals. It may also use trading plans established under Rule 10b5-1, which allow pre-arranged trades subject to regulatory requirements, giving flexibility in how and when buybacks are executed over time.

Is Berkshire required to continue its share repurchase program?

Berkshire is not required to continue repurchasing shares and has no obligation to buy a specific number. The company may suspend or discontinue repurchases at any time without prior notice, and will reflect actual buyback activity in its regular Form 10-Q and Form 10-K filings.

How will investors learn about Berkshire’s ongoing share repurchases?

Information on Berkshire’s share repurchases will appear in its periodic SEC reports. The company states that disclosures regarding buybacks, including any suspension or termination, will be provided as required by law, primarily through its quarterly Form 10-Q and annual Form 10-K filings.

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