Berkshire Hathaway Profit Surges as Cash Hits Record Ahead of Buffett Exit
Berkshire Hathaway announced its third-quarter results on 1 November 2025. Net income rose to $30.8 billion, up about 17% from the same quarter last year. Operating profit—reflecting the performance of wholly-owned businesses such as insurance and railroads—jumped around 34% year-on-year to $13.5 billion. This rise was powered by strong gains in insurance underwriting. Meanwhile, the…