Key Points Berkshire Hathaway was selling stock in the lead-up to Warren Buffett's retirement at the end of 2025. Stock sales continued in the first quarter of 2026, after Greg Abel took over. Shifting from a net seller to a net buyer in the second quarter could be a sign that Abel has positioned the company the way he wants. 10 stocks we like better than Berkshire Hathaway › Warren Buffett's retirement from the position of CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) was well telegraphed. The company had been preparing for Greg Abel to assume the CEO role for years. That included Buffett building up the company's cash position, leaving Abel with a buffer against adversity and ample firepower if he wanted to make any big moves.
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