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Greggory Warren, CFA
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Berkshire Posts Mixed 2Q Results; Book Value per Share Jumps 14.3% Year Over Year to $182,816

Wide-moat-rated Berkshire Hathaway released second-quarter results that were more mixed than we had expected, with the company reporting solid top-line but weaker bottom-line results. We do not expect to change our $290,000 ($193) per Class A (B) share fair value estimate. Second-quarter (first-half) revenue increased 6.0% (15.3%) to $57.5 ($122.7) billion. Excluding the impact of investment and derivative gains (losses), second-quarter (and first-half) revenue increased 7.3% (and 16.5%). With e...
Underlying
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B

Berkshire Hathaway is a holding company. Co.'s subsidiaries are engaged in several business activities which include: underwriting private passenger automobile insurance; operation of a railroad system in North America; regulated electric and gas utility; manufacturing of products including industrial, consumer and building products; wholesale distribution of groceries and non-food items; provider of services including aviation pilot training, electronic components distribution and retailing businesses, including automotive dealerships; and manufactured housing and related consumer financing, transportation equipment, manufacturing and leasing, and furniture leasing.

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Morningstar
Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offer an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors.

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Greggory Warren, CFA

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