Warren Buffett May Be Out, But Berkshire Hathaway's Magical Money Machine Is Still Worth Buying

Daniel JonesInvesting Group LeaderFollow5ShareSavePlay(18min)Comment(1)SummaryBerkshire Hathaway enters a new era under CEO Greg Abel, maintaining a shareholder-first philosophy and long-term focus.Despite some disappointing operating earnings and insurance segment weakness, BRK’s core businesses like BNSF and manufacturing delivered margin and cash flow improvements.The fortress balance sheet—$373B in cash and $294B in equities—positions BRK for opportunistic investments and reduces operational risk.I maintain a soft ‘buy’ rating, citing attractive valuation, resilient operations, and stabilizing potential amid broader economic uncertainty.Looking for a helping hand in the market? Members of Crude Value Insights get exclusive ideas and guidance to navigate any climate. Learn More » Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images News On the morning of February 28th, the management team at industrial conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B) announced financial results covering the final quarter of the company's 2025 fiscal year. This isThis article was written byDaniel Jones36.68K FollowersFollowDaniel is an avid and active professional investor. He runs Crude Value Insights, a value-oriented newsletter aimed at analyzing the cash flows and assessing the value of companies in the oil and gas space. His primary focus is on finding businesses that are trading at a significant discount to their intrinsic value by employing a combination of Benjamin Graham's investment philosophy and a contrarian approach to the market and the securities therein. Learn more.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.