Berkshire Hathaway resumes stock buybacks amid record-high share price

Berkshire Hathaway restarted buying back its own shares in 2026 after no repurchases in 2025, according to AOL. The conglomerate repurchased around $4.5 billion of stock in the second quarter, paying an average of about $476 per Class B share in May and $488 in June.

The company's Class B shares reached a record closing price of $539.82 on October 20, surpassing the previous record from May 2, 2025, the day before Warren Buffett announced plans to hand over the CEO role to Greg Abel. As of the report, shares traded near $548, marking a 9% increase for the year.

Berkshire Hathaway's second-quarter operating earnings grew 16% year over year to approximately $13 billion, reflecting strong financial performance during this period, AOL reported.

The recent stock buybacks and share price gains may influence investor decisions, but the report does not provide specific investment advice or future guidance.