Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Has 71% of Berkshire Hathaway's $362 Billion Portfolio Invested in 7 Standout Stocks

Greg Abel, who took over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway after Warren Buffett's retirement, maintains a concentrated portfolio with 71% ($255.2 billion) invested in seven core stocks. Legacy holdings like Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola, and Bank of America remain pillars, while Abel has been actively building Alphabet's position due to its AI-powered Google Cloud growth. Energy stocks Chevron and Occidental Petroleum also play significant roles, reflecting Abel's background in energy management.

11/06/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Greg Abel's 2 Big Acquisitions This Year Cost Berkshire Hathaway About $16 Billion, Less Than 5% of Its Cash Pile

Since taking over as CEO, Greg Abel has completed two major acquisitions for Berkshire Hathaway: OxyChem for $9.7 billion and Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion, totaling $16.5 billion or just 4.5% of the company's $365.5 billion cash pile. These deals suggest Abel is maintaining acquisition discipline while potentially pursuing more synergistic deals than Warren Buffett, signaling a slow pivot in strategy that may help prevent Berkshire from stagnating.

11/05/2026, 11:00 AM • The Motley Fool

Chevron vs. Occidental Petroleum: Big Oil Sees Revenue Surge as Prices Leap in 2026

Chevron and Occidental Petroleum both experienced significant revenue surges in Q2 2026, driven by an oil price shock following an unexpected U.S. war with Iran starting in February 2026. Chevron's revenue jumped over 50% year-over-year to $67.2 billion, while Occidental's sales rose over 30% to $8.3 billion. However, analysts warn that persistently high oil prices could harm long-term demand as consumers reduce travel and switch to alternatives like EVs and mass transportation.

10/28/2026, 10:54 AM • The Motley Fool

10 Stocks Warren Buffett and His Successor, Greg Abel, Plan to Hold Forever

Following Warren Buffett's retirement as Berkshire Hathaway CEO on December 31, successor Greg Abel has outlined 10 stocks the company plans to hold indefinitely. These include legacy holdings Coca-Cola, American Express, and Moody's with exceptional yields on cost (65%, 45%, and 41% respectively), five Japanese trading houses (sogo shosha) valued for their attractive valuations and shareholder-friendly practices, and Apple as Berkshire's largest holding despite its higher valuation.

10/28/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Berkshire Owns Both Chevron and Occidental. Which Oil Stock Is the Better Buy Now?

While Occidental Petroleum is better positioned to benefit from current high oil prices due to its production-focused business model, Chevron is the superior long-term buy-and-hold investment. Chevron's integrated business model spanning upstream, midstream, and downstream operations provides better resilience during oil price downturns, a stronger balance sheet (0.2x debt-to-equity vs. Oxy's 0.35x), and a superior dividend track record with 38 consecutive annual increases and a higher yield of 3.1% versus Oxy's 1.8%.

10/24/2026, 5:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Greg Abel's Berkshire Hathaway Owns These 5 Stocks. Here's What $1,000 in Each Could Be Worth by 2030.

Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway's current CEO, is charting a new investment direction by selling some of Warren Buffett's long-held positions (Visa, Mastercard, Amazon) while maintaining or adding to others. The article analyzes five key Berkshire holdings—Lennar, Alphabet, Occidental Petroleum, Delta Air Lines, and Apple—projecting potential returns by 2030, with varying levels of confidence in each investment's future performance.

10/20/2026, 6:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Chevron vs. Occidental Petroleum: Which Energy Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Chevron and Occidental Petroleum present different investment profiles for energy exposure in 2026. Chevron offers a fortress balance sheet, global scale, and a strong dividend history with 39 consecutive years of increases, but trades at a higher valuation. Occidental Petroleum features higher profit margins (38% vs 16.5%), lower valuation multiples, and carbon capture technology investments, but carries higher debt levels and shorter dividend growth history. The choice depends on investor priorities: income-focused investors may prefer Chevron's 3.4% yield, while value investors may favor Occidental's lower P/E ratio and superior margins.

10/13/2026, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Greg Abel Is Reshaping Berkshire's Portfolio. Here's Who's In and Who's Out.

Greg Abel, nine months into his tenure as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, is reshaping the company's $350 billion equities portfolio. He has designated Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola, and Moody's as core holdings with limited activity expected. Meanwhile, Abel has significantly increased positions in Alphabet (now 10.6% of portfolio), initiated new stakes in Delta Airlines, and increased exposure to housing through Lennar. Energy holdings like Chevron and Occidental Petroleum remain uncommitted, while Bank of America has been slightly trimmed. Abel has also resumed share repurchases after years of pause.

10/13/2026, 4:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Berkshire vs. Occidental: Who Actually Won the $10 Billion Chemicals Deal?

Berkshire Hathaway acquired Occidental Petroleum's chemicals business for $9.7 billion in late 2025. Occidental used $6.5 billion of proceeds to pay down debt, allowing it to focus on upstream oil and gas production as energy prices rise. The article argues both companies are winners: Occidental achieved its goal of debt reduction and operational focus, while Berkshire added a reliable chemicals business to its diversified portfolio with a long-term investment horizon.

10/05/2026, 8:15 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Dividend Stocks That Didn't Need $100 Oil to Keep Raising Their Payouts

Three energy companies—Occidental Petroleum, ExxonMobil, and Energy Transfer—can sustain and grow their dividends even if oil prices fall significantly below $100 per barrel. Oxy needs only $40/barrel WTI, ExxonMobil requires $35/barrel Brent, and Energy Transfer's pipeline toll model is insulated from commodity price volatility. All three have demonstrated consistent dividend growth and maintain healthy payout ratios.

10/02/2026, 4:20 PM • The Motley Fool

I'd Buy Chevron Stock Without Any Hesitation Right Now. Here's the Reason Why.

Chevron is highlighted as an attractive investment opportunity due to its 39-year streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 7% compound annual growth rate over 25 years. The company's strong financial position, with a breakeven point below $50 per barrel of Brent crude for dividends and capital expenditures through 2030, positions it well to extend its dividend growth streak further.

09/29/2026, 11:35 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's $187 Billion Warning to Wall Street Echoes Louder Than Ever, Thanks to His Favorite Valuation Measure

Warren Buffett sold approximately $187 billion in stocks over 13 consecutive quarters before his December 31 retirement as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, signaling concerns about market valuations. The Buffett Indicator (market-cap-to-GDP ratio) reached an all-time high of 240.24% in August 2026, suggesting stocks are significantly overvalued. However, Buffett's history demonstrates that patience during overvalued markets often leads to substantial long-term gains for investors.

09/21/2026, 5:07 AM • The Motley Fool

This High-Yield Dividend Stock's 28-Year Dividend Growth Track Record Proves It Can Deliver a Lifetime of Passive Income

Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), a master limited partnership in the energy midstream sector, has delivered 28 consecutive years of distribution growth with a current yield of 5.9%. The company maintains a strong financial foundation with an A-/A3 credit rating, low leverage ratio of 3.0x, and fee-based contracts covering 80% of earnings. With $6.5 billion in major capital projects under construction expected to enter service through Q1 2029, and anticipated growth in natural gas demand driven by AI data centers and LNG exports, EPD is positioned to continue increasing distributions and provide long-term passive income.

09/19/2026, 5:30 AM • The Motley Fool

2 Stocks to Buy if You Think $100 Oil Will Last

With crude oil prices surging above $100 per barrel amid geopolitical tensions, Occidental Petroleum and Chevron are positioned to benefit from sustained high oil prices. Occidental offers more direct exposure to rising oil prices through its upstream-focused business, while Chevron provides a more balanced long-term investment with diversified operations and a strong dividend history.

09/18/2026, 2:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Greg Abel Has 75% of Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio Invested in Just 8 Stocks. Is the 1 That's Lagging Behind the S&P 500 the Best Buy Now?

Under new CEO Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway has concentrated 75% of its $365.2 billion equity portfolio into 8 stocks. American Express is the only one lagging the S&P 500 over the past year due to margin compression from high cardholder rewards and marketing expenses. Despite these headwinds, the article argues American Express offers compelling value at 19.7x trailing earnings for long-term investors who believe in its business model.

09/17/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool