Berkshire Hathaway Faces Turbulence In 2026 (Archive)

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Elevator Pitch

• GEICO’s margins are under pressure as bodily injury claims rise 11–13% and customer acquisition costs increase, suggesting profitability headwinds despite decent written premium growth.
• Berkshire Hathaway’s growing cash and fixed income pile, now about a third of total assets, becomes a headwind as a likely 50 bps Fed cut reduces interest income.
• BRK.B’s valuation near its long-term price-to-book median, even after updating for recent equity moves, indicates shares are reasonably priced rather than a clear bargain.
• The absence of share repurchases for five consecutive quarters implies management does not view the current share price as materially below intrinsic value.
• GEICO’s abrupt CEO departure adds further uncertainty to GEICO’s business. We should acknowledge that the risk of further leadership turnover is elevated this year.

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