Berkshire Hathaway releases first-quarter 2026 earnings before its annual shareholders meeting. CEO Greg Abel presides over the event for the first time. Chairman Warren Buffett will not lead the Q&A session, ending a decades-long tradition.
Investors seek Abel’s strategy for deploying a cash hoard exceeding $373 billion. This figure represents the company's reserves at the end of 2025. The Q1 report tracks performance for insurance units and the BNSF railroad. Abel replaced the marathon Q&A format with panels featuring top executives.