Warren Buffett Still Comes to the Office 5 Days a Week

The legendary investor says he doesn't accomplish much anymore, but still helps find deals for Berkshire Hathaway.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:07pm

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At 95 years old, Warren Buffett is no longer Berkshire Hathaway's CEO, but he still goes to the office in Omaha five days a week. In a CNBC interview, Buffett said he doesn't "accomplish hardly anything" these days, and that Berkshire's new CEO Greg Abel is much more effective at running the company's many subsidiaries. However, Buffett still helps find investments, though he defers to Abel's judgment, and he still fields calls from businesses looking to sell to Berkshire.

Why it matters

Buffett's transition from CEO to chairman at Berkshire Hathaway is a significant moment in the company's history, as it marks the end of an era under Buffett's leadership. The fact that Buffett is still coming into the office regularly, even if he's not as productive as he once was, shows his continued passion for and involvement in the company he built over decades.

The details

Despite no longer being Berkshire Hathaway's CEO, the 95-year-old Warren Buffett is still going into the company's offices in Omaha, Nebraska five days a week. However, Buffett admitted that he "doesn't accomplish hardly anything" these days, and that Berkshire's new CEO Greg Abel is much more effective at running the company's many subsidiaries. Buffett said Abel "covers more ground in a day than I would in a week, even when I was at my peak." The legendary investor still helps find investments for Berkshire, but he defers to Abel's judgment, saying he won't buy anything that Abel thinks is wrong. Buffett also said he still fields calls from businesses looking to sell to Berkshire, though he cuts those calls off quickly, while Abel speaks to them for longer.

  • Buffett stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO at the start of 2026.
  • The CNBC interview with Buffett took place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

The players

Warren Buffett

The 95-year-old chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, who stepped down as CEO at the start of 2026 and was succeeded by Greg Abel.

Greg Abel

The new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, who Buffett says is much more effective at running the company's many subsidiaries than he is in his current role as chairman.

Berkshire Hathaway

The multinational conglomerate holding company that Buffett has led for decades as CEO, and where he still comes into the office five days a week as chairman.

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What they’re saying

“Well, it's not much different. I travel to Berkshire's headquarters in downtown Omaha five days a week.”

— Warren Buffett

“Greg covers more ground in a day than I would in a week, even when I was at my peak, let alone my present condition.”

— Warren Buffett

“I don't accomplish hardly anything. It just takes me way longer to do things.”

— Warren Buffett

What’s next

Buffett said he will continue to help Berkshire find compelling investments, but he won't buy anything that new CEO Greg Abel thinks is wrong. Abel is also starting to receive more calls from businesses seeking a cash-rich buyer like Berkshire, and he'll consult with Buffett when those calls come through.

The takeaway

Buffett's continued presence at Berkshire Hathaway's offices, even if he's not as productive as he once was, underscores his lifelong passion for the company he built. While he has stepped down as CEO, Buffett still wants to contribute in whatever way he can, even if it's just a "tiny bit." This transition marks the end of an era at Berkshire, as the company moves forward under the leadership of Greg Abel.