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Greg Abel Presides Over Berkshire's Annual Shareholder Gathering

PUBLISHED May 1, 2026, 8:39 AM ET

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Omaha, Nebraska. Greg Abel presided over his first Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting on Saturday, May 2, 2026, speaking directly to shareholders and taking the helm as chief executive while founder Warren Buffett watched from the audience; thousands of attendees gathered in the arena as company executives answered operational and strategic questions. This week the meeting coincided with Berkshire’s release of first-quarter results reporting $10.1 billion in profit, prompting shareholder discussion of capital allocation and the company’s underperforming stock; crowds at the associated Berkshire Bazaar were reported lighter, and Abel spent the day meeting employees and investors as executives outlined near-term priorities.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2021 — Buffett designated Greg Abel as his successor.
2025 — Buffett announced his plan to step down as CEO at last year's annual meeting.
January 2026 — Greg Abel became Berkshire Hathaway’s chief executive.
2 May 2026 — Abel presided over his first annual Berkshire meeting in Omaha.
2 May 2026 — Berkshire reported Q1 profit of $10.1 billion the same week as the meeting.

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Greg Abel's leadership at Berkshire Hathaway could impact your investments. If you own Berkshire stock or mutual funds, watch how Abel's strategies unfold. His decisions could affect the company's performance and your portfolio's value.

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Who Benefited

Berkshire Hathaway stakeholders benefited from a clear CEO succession, visible leadership engagement by Greg Abel at the May 2 annual meeting, and a reported $10.1 billion first-quarter profit that improved company financial results.

Who Impacted

Some shareholders and investors focused on near-term stock performance suffered as Berkshire shares lagged the S&P 500 by 39 percentage points since last year’s succession announcement, raising concerns about returns relative to the broader market.

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