Greg Abel’s debut acquisition as Berkshire CEO signals continuity with Buffett’s strategy while demonstrating faster execution.
Berkshire Hathaway completed its first major deal under new CEO Greg Abel, acquiring homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion. Warren Buffett praised Abel’s execution, noting the transaction was completed more swiftly than he would have managed.
The $6.8 billion price tag represents a small fraction of Berkshire’s $400 billion cash reserve as of Q1 2026. Analysts described the deal as attractively priced, reinforcing confidence in Abel’s leadership.
The acquisition serves as a signal to investors that Berkshire remains active in deploying capital, though the scale remains modest relative to its liquidity position.