Billionaire Warren Buffett’s investment arm, Berkshire Hathaway, made bold decisions in 2026, reducing its portfolio of 40 stocks to just 26. The decision came after the new CEO, Greg Abel, took over the reins on January 1, 2026, leading to a complete overhaul of the firm. The Q1 2026 13F filing that dropped in mid-May turned heads, leading to Wall Street discussing the reasons for the sell-offs.
Warren Buffett’s successor, Greg Abel, rarely rebalanced Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio but ended up selling most of the stocks entirely. They include major household names and signal a much different approach than the billionaire himself. Both have high conviction ideas, and Abel is now crafting a legacy of his own in Berkshire Hathaway. In this article, we will highlight the 16 stocks sold by the investment arm in 2026.
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Sold These Stocks in 2026
Here is the exact breakdown of what Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sold and trimmed in Q1 of 2026.
Complete Exit
- Visa (V) – Sold a stake of $2.91 billion.
- Mastercard (MA) – Complete exit worth $2.28 billion.
- UnitedHealth Group (UNH) – Full exit of $1.66 billion.
- Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) – Sold completely for $1.40 billion.
- Amazon (AMZN) – Cashed out of its remaining $525 million stake.
- Aon PLC (AON) – Total liquidation of $1.27 billion.
- Pool Corp (POOL) – Exit worth $702 million.
- Charter Communications (CHTR) – Full exit.
- Diageo (DEO) – Exited.
- Allegion (ALLE) – Exit.
Trimmed These Stocks
11. Chevron (CVX) – Trimmed 35%.
12. Constellation Brands (STZ) – Significant reduction.
13. Nucor (NUE) – Considerable reduction.
14. Bank of America (BAC) – Slightly trimmed.
While Warren Buffett’s holding period is “forever,” Greg Abel believes in rebalancing when required. In just five months of his tenure, the newly appointed CEO broke traditions, making him a compelling figure in the broader US stock market.
