Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel authorized $4.2 billion in stock buybacks during the second quarter of 2026, a sharp increase from $235 million in the first quarter. The move follows Warren Buffett's $77.8 billion in buybacks between 2018 and 2024, though Buffett authorized none in his final year as CEO in 2025. Berkshire can repurchase shares as long as its cash and cash equivalents remain above $30 billion, and the company currently holds $365 billion in dry powder. Abel has also invested over $20 billion in Alphabet since taking over as CEO at the beginning of 2026.
Alphabet Inc Class CBerkshire's CEO invested over $20 billion in Alphabet, indicating strong institutional support.
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Berkshire Hathaway IncBerkshire authorized $4.2 billion in buybacks, signaling confidence and returning capital to shareholders.
