Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) reported Q2 net earnings Saturday of $17,868 per average equivalent class A share, up from $8,601 a year earlier.

Two analysts polled by FactSet expected $7,375.

Revenue for the quarter ended June 30 was $101.81 billion, compared with $92.52 billion a year earlier.

Two analysts expected $96.52 billion.