Berkshire Hathaway

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A; BRK.B) reported its Q2 and first-half 2025 results. Net earnings attributable to Berkshire shareholders were $12.37 billion for Q2 2025, compared to $30.35 billion in Q2 2024. First-half 2025 earnings were $16.97 billion, down from $43.05 billion in 2024. The results include investment gains/losses and, for the second quarter and first half of 2025, an other-than-temporary impairment of investment in Kraft Heinz. Further details are available in the company’s 10-Q filing.

VeriSign announced that Berkshire Hathaway is selling 4.3 million shares of its common stock at $285.00 per share in a secondary offering underwritten by J.P. Morgan Securities. The sale aims to reduce Berkshire Hathaway’s ownership below 10%, avoiding regulatory oversight. Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to a 365-day lock-up period on its remaining shares. Underwriters have an option to purchase an additional 515,032 shares. Proceeds will go to the selling stockholders, not VeriSign.