Berkshire Hathaway Buybacks Resume as Greg Abel Invests
Berkshire Hathaway buybacks resume as Greg Abel bought $15M and pledged to reinvest his yearly after-tax pay, a move that could shift buyback positioning.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Berkshire Hathaway resumed share repurchases on March 4, 2026.
- CEO Greg Abel had bought $15 million of stock and pledged to invest his annual after-tax salary.
- The moves signal management confidence and shareholder alignment as investors reassess capital allocation under the new CEO.
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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A, BRK-B) resumed share repurchases on March 4, 2026. New CEO Greg Abel said he will invest his annual after-tax salary in company shares, aligning his personal stake with the return of buybacks.
Buybacks Resume With Abel’s Approval
Berkshire Hathaway restarted share repurchases for the first time since 2024. Abel, who succeeded Warren Buffett as CEO at the start of 2026, said he consulted Buffett before resuming the program.
Abel’s Stock Purchase and Ongoing Commitment
Greg Abel purchased $15 million in Berkshire Hathaway stock, matching his annual after-tax salary. He plans to invest his full yearly after-tax pay in company shares going forward. This combination of resumed buybacks and Abel’s personal stock purchases signals management confidence and alignment with shareholders as investors evaluate capital allocation under the new CEO.
