As Warren Buffett prepares to step down, Berkshire posts weaker results across key sectors, grapples with losses from Kraft Heinz, and flags economic headwinds from global tariffs and trade policy shifts. Omaha, NE – August 3, 2025 — In its first earnings report following Warren Buffett’s announcement that he will step down as CEO, Berkshire Hathaway revealed a 3.79% drop in operating earnings for the second quarter, reflecting ongoing economic pressures and a challenging investment landscape. The conglomerate reported $11.16 billion in Q2 operating earnings, down from $11.6 billion during the same period in 2024. For the first half of … Continue reading Berkshire Hathaway Reports 4% Decline in Q2 Operating Earnings Amid Leadership Transition and Trade Uncertainty