Will Berkshire Hathaway Ever Pay a Dividend? Why Buybacks Look Far More Likely for the Next 5 Years

Key Points Berkshire’s leaders are expected to favor buybacks and reinvestment over starting a cash dividend. Investors may need to see a shift in capital-allocation priorities before a Berkshire dividend becomes likely. 10 stocks we like better than Berkshire Hathaway › Is a cash dividend coming to Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) anytime soon, or will buybacks and reinvestment remain the priority? Explore how culture, leadership, and the foundation's needs shape this debate by watching the insightful discussion below. *This video was published on Sep. 21, 2026. Missed AI’s "Act 1"? Act 2 Could Be 15x Bigger. Most investors think they missed the AI boat because they didn't buy Nvidia in 2005.