Berkshire Hathaway Accelerates Share Buybacks with $9.6 Billion Purchase in Q3 2026
Following Warren Buffett's retirement at the end of 2025, Greg Abel has significantly ramped up Berkshire Hathaway's capital deployment strategy. In the third quarter of 2026, the conglomerate executed $9.6 billion in share buybacks, more than doubling the amount spent during the previous quarter. This aggressive repurchase program marks a sharp reversal from the company's recent period of inactivity regarding stock repurchases. The move highlights Abel's management of Berkshire's massive $377.4 billion cash position and its transition into a net buyer of stocks in 2026, with year-to-date net purchases reaching $11.2 billion. By prioritizing buybacks over dividends, Berkshire continues to reward long-term shareholders by increasing their ownership stakes through the repurchase of Class A and Class B shares.