-- CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:
Berkshire's Q1 2026 operating EPS of $5.26 vs $4.47 topped our $5.10 estimate and $5.05 consensus view, with operating revenues rising 4.4%. Pretax operating profits more than doubled as margins widened to 13% from 5.6%, though GEICO's underwriting results deteriorated with combined ratio rising to 87.3% from 79.8%. We believe the resumption of modest top-line growth after 2025's sub-1% revenue growth will reassure investors, despite mixed insurance performance. CEO Greg Abel reiterated Berkshire's acquisition strategy and share buyback policy at his debut annual meeting, though provided no commitment to predetermined capital allocation. With cash exceeding $380B and only $235M in Q1 buybacks after zero repurchases in 2025, we estimate Berkshire could allocate $80-100B to acquisitions. We keep our 3%-7% revenue growth forecast for 2026, though expect investors hoped for more aggressive capital deployment given the substantial cash position.