economy
March 6, 2026
Greg Abel Makes His First Big Moves as Berkshire Hathaway CEO. Is It Time to Buy Back In?
While the steps were viewed as positive signals, analysts said they are unlikely to materially alter their outlook for the shares.
TL;DR
- Berkshire Hathaway resumed share buybacks.
- New CEO Greg Abel purchased approximately $15 million of the company's stock.
- Abel committed to using all after-tax salary to buy shares annually.
- Analysts see these moves as positives but not game-changers for the investment case.
- Berkshire's operating earnings declined nearly 30% in the fourth quarter.
- The company holds $373.3 billion in cash.
- The moves reinforce Berkshire's culture of management ownership.
- Analysts believe Berkshire's Class B shares are fairly valued given tepid financial results.
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