Overview
- Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO at year-end after six decades, remaining board chair with an ongoing day-to-day voice.
- Greg Abel assumed the CEO role and is expected to direct new investments across Berkshire’s public and private businesses.
- Almost 50% of Berkshire’s equity holdings sit in three positions, a long-running approach that some expect Abel to reassess.
- The company holds about $381 billion in cash and short-term Treasurys, intensifying debate over buybacks, acquisitions, or a dividend.
- Berkshire lagged the S&P 500 in 2025 despite long-term outperformance, while its stock portfolio generates roughly $4.37 billion in annual dividends.