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Berkshire earnings rose last quarter and CEO Greg Abel is starting to deploy Buffett's massive cash hoard

Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel is making moves with the company's massive cash reserves.

By · Published August 8, 2026 at 14:26 UTC · Updated August 8, 2026 at 16:24 UTC

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Berkshire Hathaway is spending down its substantial cash reserves. The shift comes as the company reports higher earnings for the last quarter. The company's new CEO, Greg Abel, is accelerating buybacks and deploying the cash hoard built up under Warren Buffett.

The change is driven by Berkshire's improved earnings and Abel's strategic decisions. Abel's actions mark a departure from Buffett's long-standing practice of maintaining a large cash reserve. The Financial Times and Yahoo Finance both note that Abel is actively putting Buffett’s cash pile to work.

The extent of Abel's spending and the specific targets of his investments are not yet clear. Reuters and the Wall Street Journal both mention accelerated buybacks, but details on other investments are sparse. The company's future moves and the impact of Abel's strategies on Berkshire's portfolio remain to be seen.

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Questions people are asking

Who is Greg Abel?

Greg Abel is the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.

What is Berkshire Hathaway doing with its cash reserves?

Berkshire Hathaway is spending down its cash reserves, accelerating buybacks, and deploying the cash hoard built up under Warren Buffett.

What drove the change in Berkshire's cash strategy?

The change is driven by Berkshire's improved earnings and Abel's strategic decisions.

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Berkshire Hathaway Greg Abel Warren Buffett cash reserves stock buybacks business strategy

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