Greg Abel Made Major Additions to Alphabet and Delta Last Quarter While Berkshire Bought Back $4.4 Billion of Its Own Stock. Is This a Buying Signal Investors Should Watch?

Under new CEO Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway significantly increased its positions in Alphabet and Delta Air Lines during Q2 2026, while also repurchasing $4.5 billion of its own stock. Abel appears to be following Warren Buffett's value-investing philosophy but with more aggressive capital deployment. With $359.2 billion in cash remaining, Berkshire's buybacks at average prices of $476-$488 per Class B share suggest management believes the stock offers value.