Berkshire Hathaway’s March 10, 2026, 10-K filing shows a cash position between $369 billion and $373 billion.
CEO Greg Abel emphasized disciplined capital deployment in his first shareholder letter and a CNBC interview. He signaled a preference for an expansive view of these funds over immediate spending.
The company recorded a $1.55 billion impairment across four non-insurance businesses.
Insurance underwriting groups achieved an 87.1% combined ratio despite lower year-over-year earnings. Abel described this performance as an exceptional result for the company's scale.
These updates offer insights into leadership strategy for the post-Buffett era.