Berkshire Hathaway Invests $2.65 Billion in Delta Air Lines Under New CEO Greg Abel

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Berkshire Hathaway, now led by CEO Greg Abel, disclosed a $2.65 billion stake in Delta Air Lines in its Q1 2026 13F filing, acquiring nearly 40 million shares. The move directly contradicts Warren Buffett's long-held view that airlines lack durable competitive advantages, a stance that led him to exit all airline holdings in 2020. Delta's premium and loyalty revenue streams, including over $2 billion in quarterly American Express remuneration, now account for 62% of total adjusted revenue, creating what Berkshire sees as a unique moat. The airline posted record 2025 free cash flow of $4.643 billion and guided to roughly 20% earnings growth in 2026, with a forward P/E of 15x. Berkshire's filing also revealed full exits from Amazon, UnitedHealth, and Domino's Pizza, underscoring the Delta purchase as a deliberate strategic shift.

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Berkshire Hathaway's $2.65 billion stake signals strong investor confidence in Delta's business model and financial performance.

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Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a $2.65 billion investment in Delta Air Lines, a strategic capital allocation move by new CEO Greg Abel.

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