Berkshire Hathaway Inc. BRK.B delivered a negative earnings surprise of 0.41%, on average, in the last four reported quarters. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the second quarter of 2020 is pegged at $2.18 per share, indicating a decrease of 12.8% from the year-ago quarter reported figure. Let's see how things have shaped up prior to the announcement. Berkshire Hathaway is the second largest property and casualty insurance company in terms of premium volumes. Its property and casualty insurance business generates maximum return on equity.