Berkshire After Buffett: Can It Continue to Endure and Compound?

Berkshire Hathaway completes its leadership transition with Greg Abel becoming CEO on January 1, 2026, while Warren Buffett steps into a chairman emeritus role and his son Howard G. Buffett becomes chairman. Despite concerns about the transition, the company's strong financial position with $370B+ in cash and Treasury holdings, decentralized operating model, and high-quality business portfolio across insurance, railroads, utilities, and manufacturing provide continuity and support long-term value creation.