Berkshire Hathaway Resumes Share Buybacks

Filing reveals $226 million in repurchases as company transitions to new CEO

Mar. 14, 2026 at 1:03pm

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Berkshire Hathaway filed its annual proxy statement, providing details on the company's resumption of share buybacks on March 4, 2026. The filing shows Berkshire bought back the equivalent of 309 Class A shares, worth around $226 million, on the day it resumed repurchases for the first time since May 2024. The proxy also includes information on executive compensation, with CEO Greg Abel's salary increasing to $25 million this year.

Why it matters

Berkshire Hathaway's share buybacks are closely watched by investors as a signal of the company's financial health and confidence in its stock. The resumption of buybacks after a nearly two-year hiatus indicates Berkshire sees value in its own shares and is comfortable deploying capital in this manner as it transitions to new leadership under CEO Greg Abel.

The details

According to the proxy filing, Berkshire Hathaway resumed share repurchases on March 4, 2026, buying back the equivalent of 309 Class A shares worth around $226 million. The company had previously halted buybacks in May 2024. The proxy also revealed details on executive compensation, with CEO Greg Abel's salary increasing from $21 million in 2025 to $25 million this year. Abel told CNBC he plans to use his entire after-tax salary to personally buy Berkshire stock as long as he is CEO.

  • Berkshire Hathaway resumed share buybacks on March 4, 2026.
  • Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2026 in Omaha.

The players

Greg Abel

The new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, who took over from Warren Buffett. Abel's salary increased from $21 million in 2025 to $25 million in 2026, and he plans to use his entire after-tax salary to personally buy Berkshire stock.

Warren Buffett

The legendary investor and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. Buffett's total annual compensation declined by nearly 4% in 2025 due to a reduction in the amount Berkshire paid for his personal and home security services.

Ajit Jain

Berkshire's insurance chief, whose salary increased from $21 million in 2024 to $22 million in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“There won't be any future buyback announcements, except for what's in its regular quarterly financial reports.”

— Greg Abel, CEO (CNBC)

“I used my entire after-tax salary to personally buy $15.3 million of Berkshire Class A shares. I plan to continue to buy Berkshire stock with my salary for each year 'as long as I'm CEO.'”

— Greg Abel, CEO (CNBC)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Berkshire Hathaway's resumption of share buybacks signals the company's confidence in its financial position and stock value as it transitions to new leadership under CEO Greg Abel, who plans to personally invest his salary in Berkshire shares.