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BNSF paid $4.4 billion in dividends to Berkshire last year

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  1. 1BNSF, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, transferred $4.4 billion in cash dividends to Berkshire out of its $8.1 billion operating profit in 2025
  2. 2Berkshire acquired BNSF for $34.5 billion in 2010, representing a practical dividend yield of 12.7% based on that investment
  3. 3BNSF is expected to generate levels at or above this amount again this year, and the original text suggests that the high proportion of unlisted subsidiaries could protect stock prices during market corrections

So what's the key point?

BNSF, a railroad company owned by Berkshire, gave $4.4 billion in cash to Berkshire from the $8.1 billion it earned last year. Compared to the $34.5 billion Berkshire paid to buy it, this is like getting back 12.7% every year.

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