Berkshire Hathaway, led by new CEO Greg Abel, executed a major portfolio overhaul in early 2026. The firm’s Q1 13F filing revealed it reduced its holdings from 40 stocks to 26, making complete exits from positions including Visa, Mastercard, and Amazon.
Berkshire Hathaway made significant portfolio changes in the first quarter of 2026 under its new leadership. The firm’s mid-May 13F filing showed it sold or trimmed 16 stocks, reducing its portfolio from 40 to 26 positions.
This strategic shift occurred after Greg Abel took over as CEO on January 1, 2026. The moves signal a different approach from the traditional long-term strategy famously associated with Warren Buffett.
The investment arm completely exited several major holdings. These included selling its stakes in Visa ($2.91 billion), Mastercard ($2.28 billion), and UnitedHealth Group ($1.66 billion).
Other full exits included Domino’s Pizza ($1.40 billion), Amazon ($525 million), and Aon PLC ($1.27 billion). The firm also fully liquidated its positions in Pool Corp, Charter Communications, Diageo, and Allegion.
Berkshire additionally trimmed several other significant holdings. The firm reduced its position in Chevron by 35% and made considerable cuts to Constellation Brands and Nucor.
A slight trim was also made to the firm’s stake in Bank of America. While Buffett’s holding period is often considered “forever,” Abel demonstrated a willingness to rebalance based on his convictions.
