Buffett to Retire in 2026, Berkshire Hathaway Hits $1 Trillion Market Cap
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Fool
- Leadership Transition: Warren Buffett will retire in 2026, with Greg Abel set to take over Berkshire Hathaway, potentially bringing new strategic directions, despite the company's 9% performance in 2023, which lags behind the S&P 500's 16% gain.
- Historical Performance: Since 1965, Berkshire Hathaway has underperformed the S&P 500 in only 20 years, yet its total gains exceed 5.5 million%, averaging 19.9% annually, showcasing its robust long-term investment potential.
- Cash Reserves: As of Q3, Berkshire Hathaway holds over $72 billion in cash and cash equivalents, along with over $305 billion in U.S. Treasury bills, creating a $377 billion war chest that supports future investments.
- Business Stability: The company boasts top-tier insurance operations like GEICO and National Indemnity, as well as Burlington Northern Santa Fe, the largest freight railroad in the U.S., ensuring consistent cash flow and solid financial health despite market fluctuations.
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About BRK.A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its subsidiaries are engaged in diverse business activities, including insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, freight rail transportation, manufacturing, services and retailing. Its segments include Insurance, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF), Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE), Pilot Travel Centers (Pilot), Manufacturing, McLane Company (McLane), and Service and retailing. The Insurance segment includes GEICO, Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group, and Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group. The BNSF segment includes the operation of railroad systems in North America. BHE segment offers regulated electric and gas utilities and real estate brokerage activities. Manufacturing segment manufacturers various products, such as industrial, consumer and building products. The McLane segment is engaged in wholesale distribution of groceries and non-food items. The Pilot segment is an operator of travel centers in North America and a marketer of wholesale fuel.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
