# Berkshire Stock Hits Record High

> Berkshire Hathaway's stock reaches record high as new CEO deploys $21.3 billion in under a year.
- Title: Berkshire Stock Hits Record High · BigGo Finance | Shortify
- Summary: Berkshire Hathaway's stock reaches record high as new CEO deploys $21.3 billion in under a year. Berkshire Hathaway's stock hit a record high after CEO Greg…
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- Source: BigGo Finance — https://finance.biggo.com/news/1a1a40df-0021-49ef-b1a0-2c53ace13f46
- Author: BigGo Finance
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:25:14+00:00
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- Topics: berkshire hathaway, greg abel, warren buffett, taylor morrison home, alphabet, s&p 500, brk.a.us, brk.b.us, googl.us, itochu corporation, mitsubishi corporation, mitsui & co
## Berkshire Stock Hits Record High
Berkshire Hathaway's Class B shares rose 3.2% to $543.06, touching a record high of $814,027.80 for Class A shares.
## Post-Buffett Stock Drop
Shares fell 1.9% after Buffett's May 2025 announcement, dropping over 14% in three months before recovering.
## Greg Abel's Capital Moves
Abel deployed over $21.3 billion through Taylor Morrison Home, Alphabet, and share buybacks since taking office.
## Alphabet Investment Details
The $10 billion Alphabet stake was initiated by Buffett but only disclosed in November 2025.
## Japan Strategy
Abel increased holdings in Japan's five major trading houses, targeting joint global investments.
## Berkshire's Cash Reserves
Berkshire holds $365.5 billion cash as of June 30, 2.5x the S&P 500's market cap.
## Third-Quarter Results
Berkshire reports third-quarter results on Nov. 7, focusing on insurance, rail, energy, and cash reserves.
## Market Confidence Factors
Higher short-term rates, stable insurance, and oil prices boosted Berkshire's stock performance.
## Next Steps
Berkshire's next test is narrowing the S&P 500 performance gap through core business profitability.
## Key takeaway

Berkshire Hathaway's stock hit a record high after CEO Greg Abel deployed over $21.3 billion through acquisitions and buybacks since taking office.