A lot has changed at Berkshire Hathaway in 2026.
Warren Buffett, who spent six decades turning the company into one of the most watched investment vehicles on the planet, stepped down as chief executive at the start of this year
His chosen successor, Greg Abel, officially took the wheel in January. Investors have been watching closely ever since. When Berkshire’s latest 13F filing landed, one name stood out immediately.
Mastercard was gone. How Berkshire Hathaway built its relationship and broke up with Mastercard According to data from StockCircle.com: – Berkshire’s relationship with Mastercard (MA) dates back to the first quarter of 2011, when it acquired 216,000 shares. – The early years were active. Berkshire bought more MA stock in Q3 of 2011, adding 283,000 shares. – It also added 170,000 more shares in Q1 of 2012 and followed that with a 137.8% increase the very next quarter, picking up another 235,000 shares. – By 2014, the position was growing fast.