If you're looking for a stock that's generated life-changing returns over the long run, it's hard to beat Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B). The Motley Fool's data on the stock only goes back to 1985, but even in that roughly 40-year span, Berkshire has generated returns of over 260,000%. Those gains have far outpaced those of the broader stock market, and even now that Warren Buffett is no longer CEO, his presence remains felt in the confidence of Berkshire's shareholders. Yesterday, the fi ...

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) has a new CEO in 2026: Greg Abel. After decades of leadership under Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor has given up the reins to Abel. It's a monumental and symbolic move for the business, and it could bring with it some significant changes for investors. Investors may not need to wait too long before the new CEO makes a big move, and it may involve one of Berkshire's largest holdings. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what ...

It's hard to find a track record of performance that matches what Warren Buffett did at Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B). Taking a dying textile business and choosing it as the holding company for what is now a vast empire of all different kinds of enterprises might not have seemed like a likely recipe for success, but that didn't stop Buffett from turning Berkshire into a trillion-dollar market cap stock. The Voyager Portfolio has the stretch goal of coming even close to what Buffett achie ...

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Core Insights - Warren Buffett has stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway after over 65 years, transforming the company from a failing textile business into a diversified conglomerate with a wide range of subsidiaries and investments in publicly traded companies [1] Investment Strategy - Despite Buffett's famous quote about a "forever" holding period, he has been actively buying and selling stocks based on market valuations, being a net seller of stocks in every quarter leading up to his retirement at the end of 2025 [2] - In the most recent quarter, Berkshire Hathaway sold $12.5 billion worth of stocks, with specific details revealed in the SEC's form 13F filing [3] Stock Sales - Buffett has been reducing Berkshire's stakes in Apple and Bank of America due to their high valuations, with Apple trading at a P/E ratio comparable to faster-growing tech companies despite slow revenue growth [4] - Bank of America's share price has significantly increased since Buffett's initial investment, nearing twice its tangible book value by the end of 2025 [5] Unique Transactions - The sale of Verisign, which has exclusive rights to register .com and .net domain names, is notable as it reduced Berkshire's stake below 10%, triggering SEC disclosure requirements. Additionally, Berkshire has committed not to sell any remaining stake for at least one year [8]

Group 1 - Berkshire Hathaway has a recent market value of approximately $1 trillion and is considered a classic blue chip stock, although it does not currently pay dividends [2] - The company has a significant cash reserve of $382 billion, leading to speculation that the new CEO, Greg Abel, may introduce a dividend in the future [2] - Investing in Berkshire Hathaway provides ownership in various businesses, including GEICO, Benjamin Moore, See's Candies, and BNSF railroad, as well as a stake in its stock portfolio featuring major companies like Apple and Coca-Cola [2] Group 2 - Historical average annual returns for Berkshire Hathaway are as follows: 1.60% over the past year, 15.53% over the past three years, 15.91% over the past five years, 13.90% over the past ten years, and 12.49% over the past fifteen years [3] - A conservative estimate suggests an average total annual return of 11% over the next decade, which would increase a $500 investment to $1,420 [6] - Projected values of a $500 investment at various growth rates after ten years are: $984 at 7%, $1,079 at 8%, $1,184 at 9%, $1,297 at 10%, $1,420 at 11%, $1,553 at 12%, $1,697 at 13%, $1,854 at 14%, and $2,023 at 15% [6]

Boasting a robust market cap of $1 trillion, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) is a diversified multinational conglomerate based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company is led by legendary investor Warren Buffett and operates through a diversified portfolio of wholly owned businesses and equity investments. The company's shares have lagged behind the broader market over the past 52 weeks. BRK.B stock has risen 4% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 15.5%. Moreover, shares of th ...

These Buffett stocks could easily beat the market over the next 12 months.Sure, Warren Buffett has passed the torch as Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A +0.96%) (BRK.B +1.35%) CEO to Greg Abel. However, I still view all of the stocks currently in Berkshire's portfolio as Buffett stocks. They were all either personally picked by the legendary investor or by someone else operating under his watchful eye.Quite a few of the stocks Berkshire Hathaway owns are good picks right now. Here are three Buffett stocks to buy ...

It's been a wild start to 2026. Many software stocks have nosedived amid investor fears that AI (artificial intelligence) may disrupt their businesses. Even some high-flying names from last year have been hit hard, including Palantir Technologies. Still, we've also seen companies with strong returns from last year, like Alphabet and Meta Platforms, continue to rise. In aggregate, we've somehow squeaked by with the S&P 500 gaining about 2% year to date as of this writing. Just over one month into the year ...

Quick Read Warren Buffett retired from Berkshire Hathaway. Greg Abel took over as CEO less than a month ago. Abel is moving to sell Berkshire’s Kraft Heinz position. The stock fell 75% from 2017 highs. Berkshire has over $380B in cash available for Abel’s team to deploy. Investors rethink 'hands off' investing and decide to start making real money Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) might not be the same without the Oracle of Omaha in the corner office. And while the great Warren Buffett has retired, ...