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Berkshire Hathaway reported its Q1 2025 earnings, revealing a significant drop in net earnings by 63% year-over-year to $4.67 billion, largely due to investment losses. Despite holding a record $347.7 billion in cash, Warren Buffett has been a net seller of stocks for ten consecutive quarters.
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Berkshire Hathaway's Q1 2025 results show a record cash position of $347.7 billion, up from $334.2 billion in the previous quarter. This marks a $13.5 billion increase and nearly $240 billion growth since 2022. Despite this robust cash position, Warren Buffett has been a net seller of stocks for ten consecutive quarters. The company's net earnings plummeted 63% year-over-year to $4.67 billion, primarily due to investment losses. Operating earnings also declined by 14% to $9.64 billion, significantly impacted by approximately $860 million in after-tax losses related to California wildfires.
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