Berkshire Hathaway Repurchases 4.5 Billion Dollars in Shares

Berkshire Hathaway repurchased approximately 4.5 billion dollars of its own stock during the second quarter of 2026. CEO Greg Abel led the buyback program in consultation with Warren Buffett, indicating that company management considers the current stock price to be undervalued.

The conglomerate is maintaining a high liquidity position to prepare for potential market volatility. As of the end of the second quarter, the company held 359.2 billion dollars in cash, equivalents, and U.S. Treasury Bills, alongside 177.5 billion dollars in insurance float.

This financial reserve, supported by a diversified business model and a resilient insurance division, allows the company to deploy capital during market downturns when equity prices fall sharply.