Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett is worth $148.1 billion, according to Forbes. Though Buffett, known as “The Oracle of Omaha,” has never been destitute, his wealth has changed dramatically in the past five years. Find out by how much, and what’s led to Buffett’s big net worth increase. How Much Was Buffett Worth in 2020? According to a 2020 Forbes article, Buffett ranked No.3 behind Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates with a net worth of $67.5 billion. That means that Buffett has added $82 billion to his nam ...

Warren Buffett is the best investor of our generation, and has a net worth of nearly $150 billion, making him one of the richest persons in the world. Much of that wealth is tied to the success of his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway. So, what if Buffett decided to give everyone in America a free gift, and distributed his Berkshire Hathaway shares evenly to all? We’ll break down how many shares of Berkshire Hathaway Buffett owns, about how much those shares are worth, and how much money you’d get if Bu ...

Core Insights - Warren Buffett will continue to communicate with Berkshire Hathaway shareholders through an annual Thanksgiving letter instead of the traditional May letter, indicating a shift in his communication strategy as he prepares to step down as CEO [1][2] - Buffett expressed confidence in his successor, Greg Abel, stating he is the best choice to manage shareholder investments and will retain a significant amount of his Berkshire stock until shareholders are comfortable with Abel [2][3] Company Overview - Berkshire Hathaway, under Buffett's leadership, has transformed from a failing textile mill in 1965 to one of the world's largest companies, generating approximately $400 billion in annual revenue and holding a market value of $1 trillion [11] - The company owns numerous businesses, including Geico and BNSF Railway, and is a major shareholder in companies like Apple and Coca-Cola [12] Financial Performance - Between 1964 and 2024, Berkshire's stock has increased by approximately 5,500,000%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 39,000% gain during the same period, with a compounded annual gain of about 20% [12] - Despite a 10% increase in stock value this year, Berkshire's performance has lagged behind the S&P 500's 16% gain, attributed to Buffett's cautious approach to high stock prices and a record cash pile of $358 billion [13][14] Philanthropic Activities - Buffett has continued his philanthropic efforts by converting 1,800 Class A shares into 2.7 million Class B shares, valued at approximately $1.35 billion, and pledging significant shares to various foundations [9][10] - Since 2006, Buffett has donated nearly 60% of his Berkshire shares, with plans for his children to distribute the remaining shares to charitable causes after his passing [10]