Berkshire eyes $380 billion cash pile as Greg Abel faces his first big allocation test

Published on 2 May 2026

First major CEO cash puzzle starts now

Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel is confronting a massive $380 billion cash question after taking over Warren Buffett’s mantle. Abel says the company’s operating philosophy won’t change, while cash reserves have grown even as first-quarter earnings improved. With few big deals in recent years, investors are now watching how Abel deploys the pile for capital allocation.

Greg Abel’s first major test is deciding what to do with Berkshire’s huge cash
Cash reserves grew despite stronger first-quarter earnings
Abel pledged Berkshire’s operating philosophy will stay the same
Investors are focused on whether major deals return under Abel

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Berkshire eyes $380 billion cash pile as Greg Abel faces his first big allocation test

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