Berkshire Hathaway under new CEO Greg Abel takes $2.6B stake in Delta Air Lines in Q1 2026

Published May 24, 10:02 AM UTC

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Berkshire Hathaway, under new CEO Greg Abel, has taken a new $2.6 billion position in Delta Air Lines during the first quarter of 2026. This move rekindles the conglomerate's historically troubled relationship with airline investments, which were famously criticized by predecessor Warren Buffett. The investment signals Abel's early willingness to bet on the airline sector despite Buffett's past skepticism and Berkshire's previous exits from airline stocks during the pandemic.

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Berkshire Hathaway Rekindles Its Tortured Love Affair With Airlines

Publication Date: 2026-05-20 06:33:00

By Krystal Hur and Alison Sider

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B +1.33%) appears unable to end its complicated relationship with airline investments.

Warren Buffett, the conglomerate’s long-time chief executive and stock picker, had a historically fraught history with airline stocks. Now, his successor, Greg Abel, is showing an early affinity for the sector as well. During the first quarter, Berkshire took a new $2.6 billion position in Delta Air Lines.

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