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As Buffett Nears Exit, Report Says He Kept Buying One Stock for Five Straight Quarters

Greg Abel is set to inherit oversight of Berkshire’s vast investment portfolio at the start of 2026.

Overview

  • Warren Buffett is slated to retire as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at the end of 2025, with Greg Abel taking the top job in early 2026.
  • The article reports Buffett has purchased the same non-Berkshire stock for five consecutive quarters, a claim presented by The Motley Fool without broader confirmation.
  • Berkshire’s investment portfolio is cited at roughly $300 billion, underscoring the scale Abel will manage.
  • Under Buffett’s six-decade leadership, Berkshire’s compounded annual gain approached 20% versus about 10% for the S&P 500.
  • Berkshire’s Class A shares delivered a cumulative gain of more than 6,086,000% as of Nov. 20, reflecting Buffett’s long-term, valuation-focused approach.