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Warren Buffett news
The gist
Warren Buffett stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman on Sep 18, 2026.
His exit leaves CEO Greg Abel with a stock up just 1% in 2026.
How it unfolded
- May 2025Buffett first announced his exit as CEO at Berkshire's annual meeting, shocking the crowd of thousands.
- Dec 31, 2025Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway after six decades leading the conglomerate.
- Jan 1, 2026Greg Abel officially took over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.