Warren Buffett officially stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) at the end of 2025, and the stock is 12% lower since he announced his departure. In this video, I'll discuss what I'm watching in 2026, and where I think Berkshire's stock price will be in five years.
*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Jan 29, 2026. The video was published on Jan 30, 2026.
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Matt Frankel, CFP has positions in Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
