Berkshire Hathaway's Money Machine + MongoDB's 24% Crash Explained | Rigatoni Capital | March 3, 2026

Rigatoni Capital Podcast · Mar 3, 2026 · 27m

First, Berkshire Hathaway. We break down their Q4 2025 results — operating earnings fell nearly 30% year over year to $10.2 billion, dragged down by a 54% collapse in insurance underwriting profits. We put that number in context, explain why it looks worse than it actually is, and walk through how Berkshire actually makes its money: the key revenue segments powering the conglomerate, from the insurance float engine and GEICO to BNSF Railroad, Berkshire Hathaway Energy, and its vast manufacturing and services businesses. We also touch on the Greg Abel era beginning and what investors should…