Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B · Q2 2026
ReportedAug 8, 2026
Period endedJun 30, 2026
Rule of 40+16
Consensus vs reported
EPS
BEAT +136%
$11.91
vs $5.04 expected
QoQ+154.5%
YoY+107.9%
Revenue
BEAT +5%
$101.81B
vs $96.52B expected
QoQ+8.7%
YoY+10.0%
QoQ and YoY are measured on the same basis as each panel's own consensus, so no panel compares two different measures.
The quarter in short
Revenue $101.81B, up 10.0% year over year and 8.7% on the quarter. EPS $11.91, up 107.9% year over year and 154.5% on the quarter. Free cash flow $5.57B, up 6.6% year over year and 2.2% on the quarter. EPS beat consensus by 136%. Rule of 40 score +16.
Reported this quarter
Revenue
$101.81B
QoQ +8.7%
YoY +10.0%
EPS
$11.91
QoQ +154.5%
YoY +107.9%
Free Cash Flow
$5.57B
QoQ +2.2%
YoY +6.6%
FCF Margin
5.5%
QoQ −0.3 pp
YoY −0.2 pp
P/E Ratio
12.6
QoQ −11.6%
YoY −24.4%
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Before the print: Q2 2026 preview.
Coverage around this release
Estimate against reported
Our published estimate
Reported EPS
Average surprise +68% over 3 graded quarters
| Quarter | Estimate | Reported | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q3 | — | $12.17 | — |
| 2024 Q4 | — | $9.12 | — |
| 2025 Q1 | — | $2.13 | — |
| 2025 Q2 | — | $5.73 | — |
| 2025 Q3 | $5.72 | $14.27 | +149% |
| 2025 Q4 | $5.51 | $8.90 | +62% |
| 2026 Q1 | $5.08 | $4.68 | −8% |
| 2026 Q2 | $5.04 | $11.91 | +136% |
Estimates are the consensus we published on our own preview for that quarter; quarters we did not preview carry the reported figure only. Where a consensus was set on a non-GAAP basis, the reported column shows that same measure.
Sources & downloads
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8-K results announcement
Filed Aug 11, 2026
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Press release (EX-99.1)
Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K
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Period ended Jun 30, 2026, filed Aug 10, 2026
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