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Capital Allocation Strategy Shift

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC · 2026-09-12 · Importance 17 · Surprise 24

Berkshire Hathaway has maintained a policy of retaining earnings and reinvesting capital rather than paying regular dividends. The company has paid only one dividend since 1965, with the last reported dividend issued in 1967. Following Warren Buffett’s transition and Greg Abel’s assumption of the CEO role in 2026, Berkshire reportedly continues this reinvestment-focused capital allocation approach.

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