Warren Buffett not done yet: Berkshire legend talks about tiny new investment post CEO exit

Warren Buffett may have stepped down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2026, but the legendary investor remains involved in the conglomerate's investment decisions, according to a report from CNBC. Buffett said he still comes into the office daily and actively participates in market decisions, including recently making what he described as a "tiny" new investment. He did not disclose details of the purchase.

Buffett said his routine continues to involve close coordination with Berkshire's investment team. He said, according to the report quoted above, that he regularly connects with Mark Millard, the firm’s director of financial assets, before markets open to discuss opportunities and developments.

Trades are then executed based on these conversations, indicating that Buffett remains operationally engaged despite retiring the CEO role. At the same time, he emphasised alignment with the new leadership.


"I won't make any investments that Greg thinks are wrong. Greg gets the sheet every day," Buffett said in the CNBC interview, referring to daily investment updates shared with Greg Abel, who took over as chief executive earlier this year.

Buffett also played down recent volatility in global markets, suggesting that current conditions are far from the kind of dislocations that historically created major buying opportunities.

He pointed out that Berkshire has seen far sharper drawdowns in the past, including declines of more than 50%, adding that the present environment does not warrant aggressive deployment of capital.

The comments come even as Berkshire continues to sit on a massive liquidity buffer. According to Buffett, the company purchased about $17 billion worth of US Treasury bills at a recent auction. Berkshire had reported cash and equivalents exceeding $370 billion at the end of the last financial year, with a large portion parked in short-term government securities.

Buffett's continued involvement marks a notable feature of Berkshire's leadership transition. He formally stepped down at the end of 2025, closing a six-decade tenure that transformed the company from a struggling textile business into one of the world’s most valuable conglomerates.

The succession plan, long anticipated by investors, saw Greg Abel assume operational control from January this year. Abel is also expected to lead Berkshire’s next annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, signaling a shift in day-to-day leadership even as Buffett remains an active presence.

Despite the transition, Buffett had earlier indicated he would continue coming to the office, reinforcing his long-standing approach to investing and business. His continued engagement suggests that while Berkshire has entered a new phase structurally, its core investment philosophy shaped by Buffett is unlikely to see any abrupt change.