Jain Ajit sold $20.0M of BRK-A (indirect holdings)

Berkshire Hathaway issued $1.1 billion in bonds in Japan, paying higher interest rates due to tighter credit markets. The company's bond sale reflects current market conditions and its ability to secure financing.

Berkshire Hathaway raised $1.1B in yen-denominated bonds, with higher borrowing costs than its April issuance. The offering included five tranches with maturities from 3 to 30 years, according to Bloomberg.

Berkshire Pays More to Borrow in Japan on ¥182 Billion Deal, Bloomberg reports.

Greg Abel, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B), has invested $14.4B in the company's stock this year, including $9.6B in Q3. Berkshire's stock portfolio and cash reserves are substantial, with a market cap of $1.26T. Abel has also invested in Alphabet and restarted share buybacks, authorizing $14.4B in repurchases. The company has over $352B in cash, allowing for further investments or buybacks.

Berkshire Hathaway's Greg Abel oversaw $9.6 billion in share buybacks in Q3 2026, more than doubling the previous quarter's $4.53 billion. Since mid-2018, Buffett and Abel have spent approximately $92 billion on buybacks. The company had $377.4 billion in cash and equivalents at the end of September 2026. Buybacks are a key strategy for Berkshire, which does not pay a dividend.

Berkshire Hathaway repurchased $9.6 billion of its own stock in Q3, but profits fell 28% due to investment value changes and Geico's declining underwriting profit. Geico's underwriting profit dropped to $982 million from $1.77 billion a year ago. Berkshire's cash reserves grew to $377.4 billion. Operating earnings declined 6% to $12.7 billion, missing analyst estimates.