Berkshire Hathaway didn’t just report earnings this quarter; it sent a clear message. In Q2 2025, Warren Buffett’s timeless investment firm posted $12.37 billion in net earnings to shareholders, down sharply from $30.3 billion in the year-ago period.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway said first-half revenues fell 39% at Squishmallows' parent company and 12% at Fruit of the Loom as tariffs loomed.

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is known for his emphasis on long-term investments. He focuses on businesses that he believes will maintain a competitive edge for decades to come. What Happened: Buffett’s “buy and hold” strategy is the key to his advice for Apple investors to not get caught up in short-term metrics.