Berkshire Hathaway季度收入大幅上升,尽管年净收入略有下降。 Berkshire Hathaway saw a significant jump in quarterly earnings, though annual net income fell slightly.

Berkshire Hathaway报告说,第四季度营业收入猛增71%,达到145亿美元,主要原因是保险承保收入增加了302%。 Berkshire Hathaway reported a 71% jump in fourth-quarter operating earnings to $14.5 billion, largely due to a 302% rise in insurance underwriting earnings. 该公司的现金储备创下了创纪录的3 342亿美元。 The company's cash reserves hit a record $334.2 billion. 尽管业绩强劲,但年净收入下降7.5%,降至890亿美元。 Despite the strong performance, annual net income dropped 7.5% to $89 billion. 首席执行官Warren Buffett强调投资收入和保险收入的大幅增长,为高现金状况辩护。 CEO Warren Buffett emphasized substantial growth in investment income and insurance earnings, defending the high cash position.