# Berkshire Hathaway shareholders make the pilgrimage to Omaha, Nebraska, for the conglomerate's annual shareholder weekend.

*business · news · 2026-05-01 · RTE.ie*

## Key points

- Greg Abel will lead Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting as CEO, with Warren Buffett only observing.
- Since Buffett's CEO departure, Berkshire shares are down 12% while the S&P 500 is up 25%.
- Abel now oversees 94% of Berkshire's $300 billion stock portfolio after Todd Combs' departure.
- Operating profit fell 6% and revenue stagnated in 2025, raising questions about potential asset sales.
- Abel will introduce an hour-long Berkshire update at the annual meeting, a new feature this year.

**Companies:** Berkshire Hathaway, American Express, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Occidental Petroleum, Check Capital Management, Lountzis Asset Management, Visit Omaha
**Countries:** United States

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