May 2, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway's profits double as shareholders gather for the annual meeting on Saturday

Berkshire Hathaway's first-quarter profit more than doubled as the value of its investments grew and most of its businesses improved.

Berkshire Hathaway's profits double as shareholders gather for the annual meeting on Saturday

TL;DR

  • Berkshire Hathaway's first-quarter profit more than doubled.
  • The growth was attributed to increased value of investments.
  • Most of the company's businesses showed improvement.