Wall Street Doubts, Buffett Invests — Who’s Got It Right This Time?🤔Wall Street just turned bearish on Warren Buffett’s empire — but the Oracle of Omaha isn’t slowing down.Earlier this week, KBW downgraded Berkshire Hathaway $Berkshire Hathaway(BRK.A)$ $Berkshire Hathaway(BRK.B)$ to “underperform”, citing slowing growth across several businesses: GEICO’s margin pressure, BNSF Railway’s trade exposure, and lower interest income from Berkshire’s record $344 billion cash pile. Since Buffett announced his plan to step down as CEO in early 2026, Berkshire’s Class A shares have trailed the S&P 500 by more than 28 percentage points.So when a downgrade hits, most investors step back. Buffett? He writes a $9
Berkshire Hathaway's Future and Warren Buffett's Succession Plan
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway faces challenges as he nears retirement at 95, with concerns about the company's stock performance and succession plan. Despite Buffett's impressive investment record, Berkshire's Class A shares have declined, and older investments like Kraft Heinz have faced write-downs. The company's large cash reserves and diverse holdings provide stability, but questions remain about future deals and stock buybacks. With Buffett's retirement approaching, investors are watching closely to see how his successor, Greg Abel, will navigate the company's future.
