# Berkshire Hathaway's first-quarter profit more than doubled as value of investments grew.

*business · news · 2026-05-02 · The Atlanta Journal-Constitution*

## Key points

- Berkshire Hathaway's first-quarter profit rose to $10.1 billion, more than doubling year-over-year.
- Berkshire's cash pile continued to grow, reaching a record $147.4 billion at quarter's end.
- The increase in profit was driven by both improved business performance and rising investment values.
- Berkshire sold some stocks during the quarter, but major paper portfolio gains did not impact cash flow.

**Companies:** Berkshire Hathaway
**Countries:** United States

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