Berkshire Hathaway has started buying back its own shares on the market. New boss Abel is also buying shares privately.
• Berkshire Hathaway starts buying back shares again
• Greg Abel privately buys stocks worth millions
• Group uses high cash reserves to repatriate capital
According to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the investment vehicle Berkshire Hathaway has begun buying back shares.
First buybacks since Q4 2024
It’s the first time since the second quarter of 2024 that the Omaha-based conglomerate has made use of its buyback program. The decision marks a significant step under the leadership of new CEO Greg Abel, who took over from Warren Buffett in January. According to company policy, buybacks occur when management is convinced that the market price is below the conservatively determined intrinsic value of the stock.
Greg Abel invests his private annual salary
Greg Abel also underscored his commitment to the company through a private investment: In an official announcement, the 62-year-old manager announced that he had personally purchased shares in the conglomerate worth $15 million. This step came just around two months after he officially took office at the helm of the Omaha-based company.
With this transaction, Abel is specifically expanding its stake in Berkshire Hathaway. While his predecessor Warren Buffett holds around 37.5 percent of Class A shares and has tied up almost all of his 99.5 percent net assets in the company, Abel is sending a clear signal for the continuity of this ownership philosophy with his annual investment promise.
“Absolute alignment with our shareholders, our partner and our owner is critical,” Abel told CNBC. “I already own some stocks, but the goal was to further demonstrate alignment with them.”
The CEO said he is committed to doing this every year for as long as he is at the helm of Berkshire – which he hopes will be a period of “20 years.” Since taking office, Abel has always emphasized that he wants to continue Buffett’s investment philosophy.
Financial conditions and market context
The resumption of buybacks comes against the backdrop of a massive cash balance, which stood at around $373.3 billion at the end of 2025. In recent months it has been difficult for the company to find attractive takeover targets or equity investments. The buybacks now serve to return some of that capital to shareholders by reducing the number of shares outstanding.
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