History of Warren Buffett in Timeline
Warren Buffett is a highly successful American investor and philanthropist. He is the Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a conglomerate holding company. His exceptional investment acumen has made him one of the most renowned investors globally. As of May 2025, Buffett's estimated net worth is approximately $160.2 billion, ranking him among the wealthiest individuals in the world. He is widely respected for his value investing philosophy and long-term investment strategies.
August 30, 1930: Warren Buffett's Birth
On August 30, 1930, Warren Buffett was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Leila and Congressman Howard Buffett.
1942: Father Elected to Congress
In 1942, Warren Buffett's father was elected to the United States Congress, and the family moved to Washington, D.C.
1944: First Income Tax Return
In 1944, Warren Buffett took a $35 deduction on his first income tax return for the use of his bicycle and watch on his paper route.
1945: Purchase of Pinball Machines
In 1945, Warren Buffett and a friend spent $25 to purchase a used pinball machine, which they placed in the local barber shop.
1947: Matriculation at the Wharton School
In 1947, Warren Buffett enrolled at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
1947: Enrolled in Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
In 1947, Warren Buffett entered the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
1947: Graduation from Woodrow Wilson High School
In 1947, Warren Buffett graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School.
1949: Ukulele purchase
In 1949, Warren Buffett bought a ukulele to compete with a young woman's boyfriend, marking the beginning of his lifelong passion for the instrument.
1950: Rejected by Harvard Business School
In the spring of 1950, Warren Buffett was rejected by Harvard Business School.
1951: Worked at Buffett-Falk & Co.
From 1951, Warren Buffett worked at his father's firm, Buffett-Falk & Co., as an investment salesman.
1951: Graduation from Columbia Business School
In 1951, Warren Buffett graduated with a Master of Science in economics from Columbia Business School.
1951: First purchase of GEICO stock
In 1951, Warren Buffett met Lorimer Davidson, GEICO's vice president, and made his first purchase of GEICO stock.
1952: Marriage to Susan Thompson
In 1952, Warren Buffett married Susan Thompson at Dundee Presbyterian Church.
1954: Securities Analyst at Graham-Newman Corp.
From 1954, Warren Buffett worked at Graham-Newman Corp. as a securities analyst.
1954: Job at Benjamin Graham's Partnership
In 1954, Warren Buffett accepted a job at Benjamin Graham's partnership with a starting salary of $12,000 a year.
1954: Birth of son Howard
Warren and Susan Buffett had their son Howard in 1954.
1956: General Partner in Investment Partnerships
From 1956, Warren Buffett worked at several investment partnerships as the general partner.
1956: Retirement of Benjamin Graham
In 1956, Benjamin Graham retired and closed his partnership, leading Warren Buffett to return to Omaha and start a series of investment partnerships.
1956: Created Buffett Partnership Ltd.
In 1956, Warren Buffett created Buffett Partnership Ltd.
1957: Operation of Three Investment Partnerships
In 1957, Warren Buffett operated three investment partnerships.
1958: Sanborn stock sold at $45
In 1958, Sanborn stock sold for only $45 per share, while the company's investment portfolio was worth $65 per share.
1958: Purchase of Omaha Home
In 1958, Warren Buffett purchased a five-bedroom stucco house in Omaha for US$31,500 (equivalent to $352,658 in 2024), where he still lives.
1958: Birth of son Peter
Warren and Susan Buffett had their son Peter in 1958.
1959: Introduction to Charlie Munger
In 1959, Warren Buffett was introduced to Charlie Munger during a business luncheon at The Omaha Club.
1961: Investment in Sanborn Map Company
In 1961, Warren Buffett revealed that 35% of the partnership's assets were invested in the Sanborn Map Company.
1962: Buffett Becomes a Millionaire
In 1962, Warren Buffett became a millionaire with the success of his partnerships.
1965: Aggressive Purchase of Berkshire Hathaway Shares
In 1965, Warren Buffett's partnerships began purchasing Berkshire Hathaway shares aggressively, paying $14.86 per share.
1966: Partnership Closed to New Money
In 1966, Warren Buffett closed the partnership to new money.
1967: First and Only Dividend of Berkshire Hathaway
In 1967, Berkshire Hathaway paid out its first and only dividend of 10 cents.
1969: End of the investment partnerships
In 1969, Warren Buffet ceased his work as the general partner for several investment partnerships
1969: Liquidation of Partnership
In 1969, Warren Buffett liquidated the partnership and transferred their assets to his partners, including shares of Berkshire Hathaway.
1970: Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
From 1970, Warren Buffett became chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
1970: Chairman and Majority Shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway
In 1970, Warren Buffett emerged as the chairman and majority shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway.
1970: Buffett presides as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway
Since 1970, Warren Buffett has presided as the chairman and largest shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway.
1971: Purchase of Laguna Beach Vacation Home
In 1971, Warren Buffett purchased a vacation home in Laguna Beach, California for $150,000.
1973: Acquisition of Washington Post Company Stock
In 1973, Berkshire Hathaway began to acquire stock in the Washington Post Company.
1974: SEC Investigation into Wesco Financial Acquisition
In 1974, the SEC opened a formal investigation into Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway's acquisition of Wesco Financial, due to possible conflict of interest.
1977: Astrid moves in with Buffett
Astrid Menks moved in with Warren Buffett in 1977, after his wife's departure to San Francisco.
1977: Purchase of Buffalo Evening News
In 1977, Berkshire Hathaway indirectly purchased the Buffalo Evening News for $32.5 million.
1977: Statement about Stocks, Gold, Farmland, and Inflation
In 1977, Warren Buffett made a statement about stocks, gold, farmland and inflation.
1977: Separation from Susan
In 1977, Warren and Susan Buffett began living separately, though they remained married.
1978: Charlie Munger Joins Berkshire Hathaway
In 1978, Charlie Munger joined Warren Buffett as vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway.
1979: Acquisition of ABC Stock
In 1979, Berkshire Hathaway began to acquire stock in ABC.
1982: Buffalo Courier-Express Folds
In 1982, the Buffalo Courier-Express folded after antitrust charges started.
March 18, 1985: Capital Cities Purchase of ABC
On March 18, 1985, Capital Cities announced a $3.5 billion purchase of ABC, with Warren Buffett helping to finance the deal.
1985: Appearance on Adam Smith's Money World
In 1985, Warren Buffett appeared on Adam Smith's Money World, reportedly his first television appearance.
1985: Sale of Berkshire Hathaway's Last Mill
In 1985, the last of the mills that had been the core business of Berkshire Hathaway was sold.
1987: Quote during RJR Nabisco Takeover Fight
During the RJR Nabisco, Inc., hostile takeover fight in 1987, Warren Buffett was quoted as telling John Gutfreund.
1987: Purchase of Stake in Salomon Inc.
In 1987, Berkshire Hathaway purchased a 12% stake in Salomon Inc., making it the largest shareholder and Warren Buffett a director.
1988: Purchase of Coca-Cola Company Stock
In 1988, Warren Buffett began buying The Coca-Cola Company stock, eventually purchasing up to 7% of the company for $1.02 billion.
1989: Purchase of Private Jet
In 1989, Warren Buffett spent nearly $6.7 million of Berkshire's funds on a private jet, which he named "The Indefensible", later renamed "The Indispensable".
1990: Scandal involving John Gutfreund
In 1990, a scandal involving John Gutfreund (former CEO of Salomon Brothers) surfaced.
August 1991: Gutfreund Left Salomon Brothers
In August 1991, John Gutfreund left Salomon Brothers and Warren Buffett became chairman until the crisis passed.
1994: Statement on Investments in Tobacco
Speaking at Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s 1994 annual meeting, Warren Buffett discussed investments in tobacco.
1998: Coca-Cola Company stock peak
In 1998, The Coca-Cola Company stock peaked at $86. Keeping Berkshire's major holdings, including The Coca-Cola Company, raised questions for Buffett.
1998: Acquisition of General Re
In 1998, Warren Buffett acquired General Re (Gen Re) as a subsidiary, a deal that presented difficulties.
1998: Critique of Gold as an Investment
In a 1998 address at Harvard, Warren Buffett voiced his criticism of gold as an investment, primarily due to its non-productive nature.
November 1999: Warning of unrealistic expectations
In his November 1999 Fortune article, Warren Buffett warned of investors' unrealistic expectations.
1999: Top Money Manager of the Twentieth Century
In 1999, Warren Buffett was named the Top Money Manager of the Twentieth Century in a survey by the Carson Group.
1999: Sale of Private Jet
Prior to mid-1999, Warren Buffett sold the private jet "The Indefensible", and has since usually flown with Berkshire's flight services businesses.
2000: Comparison to the Olympics
In 2000, Warren Buffett compared the inheritance tax to the Olympics.
2001: Warren Buffett Owned Lincoln Town Car
In 2001, Warren Buffett owned a Lincoln Town Car that was auctioned off on eBay in 2006 to raise money for Girls, Inc.
2002: Involvement with Maurice R. Greenberg at AIG
In 2002, General Re provided reinsurance after Warren Buffett became involved with Maurice R. Greenberg at AIG.
2002: Adviser to Nuclear Threat Initiative
In 2002, Warren Buffett began serving as an adviser to the Nuclear Threat Initiative in Washington, where he also pledged $50 million.
2002: Entry into currency contracts
In 2002, Warren Buffett entered into $11 billion worth of forward contracts to deliver U.S. dollars against other currencies.
2002: Entry into Foreign Currency Market
In 2002, Warren Buffett entered the foreign currency market for the first time, prompted by the trade deficit.
2003: Advisor to Arnold Schwarzenegger
In 2003, Warren Buffett was a financial advisor to Republican candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger during the California gubernatorial election.
July 2004: Death of Susan Buffett
Susan Buffett, Warren Buffett's first wife, died in July 2004.
2004: Lambasting a Bill on Stock Option Expensing
At the 2004 annual meeting, Warren Buffett criticized a bill before the United States Congress regarding stock option expensing, comparing it to changing the value of Pi by legislative decree.
2004: Wife's Estate to Buffett Foundation
In 2004, the bulk of Warren Buffett's wife's estate, valued at $2.6 billion, went to his Buffett Foundation upon her death.
2004: Difficulty knowing when to sell
In the company's 2004 annual report, Warren Buffett discussed the difficulties of knowing when to sell.
March 15, 2005: Greenberg Resigns from AIG
On March 15, 2005, the AIG board forced Greenberg to resign from his post as chairman and CEO.
2005: Reduced Stake in Foreign Currency
In 2005, Warren Buffett substantially reduced his stake in the foreign currency market due to changing interest rates, while remaining bearish on the dollar.
February 9, 2006: AIG Agrees to Pay Fine
On February 9, 2006, AIG agreed to pay a $1.6 billion fine.
April 2006: Gain on currency contracts
In April 2006, Warren Buffett's total gain on forward contracts to deliver U.S. dollars against other currencies exceeded $2 billion.
June 2006: Plan to donate to charity
In June 2006, Warren Buffett announced a new plan to give 83% of his fortune to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).
June 2006: Giving away Berkshire holdings
In June 2006, Warren Buffett announced his plan to gradually donate 85% of his Berkshire Hathaway holdings to five foundations, with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation receiving the largest share, starting in July 2006.
June 23, 2006: Pledge to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
On June 23, 2006, Warren Buffett pledged about the equivalent of 10 million Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (worth approximately $30.7 billion).
July 2006: Start of charitable stock gifts
Starting in July 2006, Warren Buffett began making annual gifts of Berkshire Hathaway stock to five foundations, fulfilling his June 2006 pledge.
December 2006: Tech Usage
In December 2006, it was reported that Warren Buffett did not carry a mobile phone, did not have a computer at his desk, and drove his own automobile, a Cadillac DTS.
2006: Auction of Lincoln Town Car
In 2006, Warren Buffett auctioned his 2001 Lincoln Town Car on eBay to raise money for Girls, Inc.
2006: Disowning of Nicole Buffett
In 2006, Warren Buffett disowned his son Peter's adopted daughter, Nicole, after she participated in the Jamie Johnson documentary The One Percent.
2006: Sponsorship of Buffett Cup
In 2006, Warren Buffett sponsored a bridge match for the Buffett Cup, modeled on the Ryder Cup in golf.
2006: Annual Salary
In 2006, Warren Buffett's annual salary was about $100,000, which was considered small compared to senior executive remuneration in comparable companies.
2006: Marriage to Astrid Menks
In 2006, on his 76th birthday, Warren Buffett married his longtime companion, Astrid Menks.
2007: Subprime mortgage crisis criticism
During the subprime mortgage crisis of 2007, part of the Great Recession starting in 2007, Warren Buffett faced criticism for allocating capital too early, resulting in suboptimal deals. He also called the downturn in the financial sector that started in 2007 "poetic justice".
2007: Support for Bo Pelini Hire
Following the 2007 season, Warren Buffett supported the hire of Bo Pelini as the Nebraska football coach.
2007: Auction of Luncheon with Buffett
In 2007, Warren Buffett auctioned a luncheon with himself that raised a final bid of $650,100 for the Glide Foundation.
2007: Bet on S&P 500 index fund
In 2007, Warren Buffett made a bet with numerous managers that a simple S&P 500 index fund would outperform hedge funds that charge exorbitant fees.
2007: Testimony Before the Senate on Estate Tax
In 2007, Warren Buffett testified before the Senate, advocating for the preservation of the estate tax to prevent a plutocracy. He argued against repealing it, comparing it to unfairly selecting the 2020 Olympic team. Some critics suggested that Berkshire Hathaway had a vested interest in maintaining the estate tax.
2007: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2007, Warren Buffett was listed among Time's 100 Most Influential People in the world.
2007: PacifiCorp Canceled Coal-Fired Power Plants
In 2007, Warren Buffett's PacifiCorp, a subsidiary of his MidAmerican Energy Company, canceled six proposed coal-fired power plants due to pressure from regulators and citizen groups.
2007: Succession planning
In 2007, Warren Buffett, in a letter to shareholders, announced he was looking for a younger successor, or perhaps successors, to take over his investment business.
July 2, 2008: Fundraiser for Obama
On July 2, 2008, Warren Buffett attended a $28,500 per plate fundraiser for Barack Obama's campaign in Chicago.
September 23, 2008: Acquisition of Goldman Sachs stock
On September 23, 2008, Berkshire Hathaway acquired 10 percent of perpetual preferred stock of Goldman Sachs.
October 2008: Report on Books with Buffett's Name
In October 2008, USA Today reported that at least 47 books were in print with Warren Buffett's name in the title. Buffett's personal favorite is The Essays of Warren Buffett.
October 2008: Purchase of General Electric preferred stock
In October 2008, Warren Buffett agreed to buy General Electric (GE) preferred stock with special incentives, including an option to buy three billion shares of GE stock at $22.25 and a 10% dividend.
October 2008: Investment in BYD Company
In October 2008, Warren Buffett invested $230 million for 10% of battery maker BYD Company, which also operates an electric automobile manufacturing subsidiary, and reaped over 500% return in less than one year.
2008: Richest person in the world
In 2008, Warren Buffett became the richest person in the world, with an estimated net worth of $62 billion by Forbes and $58 billion by Yahoo, surpassing Bill Gates.
2008: Total Compensation
In 2008, Warren Buffett earned a total compensation of $175,000, which included a base salary of just $100,000.
2008: Berkshire earnings drop and 'Buy American' op-ed
In 2008, Warren Buffett wrote "Buy American. I am." for an opinion piece published in the New York Times. Also in 2008, Berkshire Hathaway suffered a 77% drop in earnings during Q3.
February 2009: Sale of Procter & Gamble and Johnson & Johnson shares
In February 2009, Warren Buffett sold some Procter & Gamble Co. and Johnson & Johnson shares from his personal portfolio.
March 2009: Comments on the economy and inflation
In March 2009, Warren Buffett stated in a cable television interview that the economy had "fallen off a cliff" and expressed fears about the re-emergence of 1970s-style inflation.
June 2009: Berkshire Hathaway market capitalization
As of June 2009, measured by market capitalization in the Financial Times Global 500, Berkshire Hathaway was the eighteenth largest corporation in the world.
2009: Gates regains top position
In 2009, Bill Gates regained the top position on the Forbes list, while Warren Buffett shifted to second place, with his value dropping to $37 billion.
2009: Ralph Nader's Book
In 2009, Ralph Nader wrote the book Only the Super Rich Can Save Us, a novel about "a movement of billionaires led by Warren Buffett... who use their fortunes to clean up America".
2009: Article in the New Yorker
In 2009, Warren Buffett cited Atul Gawande's 2009 article in the New Yorker as a useful consideration of U.S. health care, with its documentation of unwarranted variation in Medicare expenditures between McAllen, Texas and El Paso, Texas.
2009: Divestment from ConocoPhillips
In 2009, Warren Buffett divested his failed investment in ConocoPhillips, saying to his Berkshire investors.
2009: Meeting to Discuss Population Growth
In 2009, Warren Buffett met with several other billionaires to discuss healthcare, education and slowing population growth. This group was called "The Good Club".
2009: Sale of Johnson & Johnson Shares
In 2009, Warren Buffett sold shares of Johnson and Johnson. The sales of the shares during 2009 and 2012 were totaling $80 million in value.
2009: Honorary Assistant Coach
In 2009, Warren Buffett watched the game against Oklahoma from the Nebraska sideline, after being named an honorary assistant coach. He was also elected to the American Philosophical Society in 2009.
2009: Second Richest Man in the United States
In 2009, after donating billions of dollars to charity, Warren Buffett was ranked as the second richest man in the United States with a net worth of $37 billion.
June 2010: Defense of credit-rating agencies
In June 2010, Warren Buffett defended the credit-rating agencies for their role in the U.S. financial crisis, claiming:
December 9, 2010: Gates-Buffett Giving Pledge
On December 9, 2010, Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg signed a promise they called the "Gates-Buffett Giving Pledge", in which they promise to donate to charity at least half of their wealth.
2010: The Giving Pledge Founded
In 2010, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates founded the Giving Pledge, whereby billionaires pledge to give away at least half of their fortunes.
2010: Cameo in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
In 2010, Warren Buffett made a cameo appearance in the film Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.
2010: Healthcare Expenditure
In 2010, Warren Buffett said that it was not sustainable for the U.S. to devote 17% of its GDP to healthcare expenditure and compares health care costs to a tapeworm.
2010: Most Influential Global Thinker
In 2010, Warren Buffett, along with Bill Gates, was named the most influential global thinker in Foreign Policy's report.
2010: Settlement with Gen Re
In 2010, the U.S. government agreed to a $92 million settlement with Gen Re, allowing the Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary to avoid prosecution in the AIG case.
2010: Merger with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway
In 2010, the merger with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) closed upon BNSF shareholder approval during Q1. This deal was valued at approximately $44 billion (with $10 billion of outstanding BNSF debt).
March 18, 2011: Goldman Sachs buyback approval
On March 18, 2011, Goldman Sachs received Federal Reserve approval to buy back Berkshire's preferred stock in Goldman. Buffett had been reluctant to give up the stock.
November 2011: Purchase of IBM stock
In November 2011, Warren Buffett's purchase of 64 million shares of International Business Machine Corp (IBM) stock, worth around $11 billion, was announced, raising his stake in the company to around 5.5 percent.
2011: Presidential Medal of Freedom
In 2011, President Barack Obama awarded Warren Buffett the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
2011: Acquisition of Omaha World Herald
In 2011, Warren Buffett's company acquired the Omaha World Herald. He reads five newspapers every day, beginning with the Omaha World Herald.
April 11, 2012: Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
On April 11, 2012, Warren Buffett was diagnosed with stage I prostate cancer during a routine test and announced he would begin two months of daily radiation treatment from mid-July.
May 2012: Acquisition of Media General
In May 2012, Warren Buffett's acquisition of Media General, consisting of 63 newspapers in the south-eastern U.S., was announced.
September 15, 2012: Completion of Radiation Treatment
On September 15, 2012, Warren Buffett announced that he had completed the full 44-day radiation treatment cycle, saying "it's a great day for me" and "I am so glad to say that's over".
2012: Sale of shares
In 2012, Warren Buffett sold shares of Walmart and Wells Fargo. The sales of the shares during 2009 and 2012 were totaling $80 million in value.
May 2013: Shareholders meeting
At the Berkshire shareholders meeting in May 2013, Warren Buffett explained that he did not expect newspaper acquisitions to "move the needle" at Berkshire but anticipated an annual return of 10 percent.
July 18, 2013: Purchase of Press of Atlantic City
On July 18, 2013, it was announced that the Press of Atlantic City would be sold to Warren Buffett's BH Media Group by ABARTA.
September 2013: Net Worth
As of September 2013, Warren Buffett's net worth had risen to $58.5 billion.
September 2013: Presentation to Georgetown University students
In late September 2013, Warren Buffett compared the U.S. Federal Reserve to a hedge fund during a presentation to Georgetown University students in Washington, D.C.
December 9, 2013: Purchase of USG Corporation shares
On December 9, 2013, Berkshire Hathaway purchased shares in USG Corporation, which they failed to report as required, leading to a fine in August 2014.
2013: Old Nokia Phone
In 2013 Warren Buffet had an old Nokia flip phone and had sent one email in his entire life.
August 14, 2014: Berkshire Hathaway share price hits $200,000
On August 14, 2014, the price of Berkshire Hathaway's shares hit $200,000 a share for the first time, capitalizing the company at $328 billion.
August 20, 2014: Fine for failing to report stock purchase
On August 20, 2014, Berkshire Hathaway was fined $896,000 for failing to report as required the December 9, 2013 purchase of shares in USG Corporation.
December 16, 2015: Endorsement of Hillary Clinton
On December 16, 2015, Warren Buffett endorsed Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton for president.
2015: Appearance in Entourage
In 2015, Warren Buffett appeared in an episode of Entourage.
August 1, 2016: Challenge to Donald Trump
On August 1, 2016, Warren Buffett challenged Donald Trump to release his tax returns.
October 10, 2016: Release of Tax Return
On October 10, 2016, after a reference to him in the second presidential debate, Warren Buffett released his own tax return. He had paid $1.85 million in federal income taxes in 2015.
April 2017: Likeness on Cherry Coke in China
In April 2017, Warren Buffett agreed to have his likeness placed on Cherry Coke products in China, without compensation.
2017: Index fund outperforms hedge funds
By 2017, Warren Buffet's S&P 500 index fund was outperforming every hedge fund that made the bet against Buffett in 2007.
2017: Subject of Becoming Warren Buffett Documentary
In 2017, Warren Buffett was the subject of the HBO documentary feature, Becoming Warren Buffett.
January 2018: Comments on Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
In January 2018, Warren Buffett commented on the Bitcoin craze. He stated that the craze over Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies won't end well, referring to it later in the year as 'rat poison squared.'
2018: Preferred Search Engine
At the 2018 Berkshire Hathaway's shareholder meeting, Warren Buffett stated that he uses Google as his preferred search engine.
2018: Sale of Laguna Beach Vacation Home
In 2018, Warren Buffett sold his vacation home in Laguna Beach, California, for $7.5 million, which he had purchased for $150,000 in 1971.
2018: Forbes' List of Billionaires
In 2018, after making almost $3.4 billion donations, Warren Buffett was ranked 3rd in the Forbes' List of Billionaires 2018.
February 2020: iPhone 11
In February 2020, Warren Buffett revealed in a CNBC interview that he had traded in his flip phone for an iPhone 11.
2020: Comment on Inheritance Tax Repeal
In 2020, Warren Buffett expressed his disapproval of repealing the inheritance tax, likening it to choosing the Olympic team unfairly.
2020: Judging Donald Trump
Warren Buffett stated that he would judge President Donald Trump by his results on national safety, economic growth and economic participation when deciding if he would vote for him in the 2020 presidential election.
June 2021: Comments on COVID-19 Pandemic's Economic Impact
In a June 2021 interview with CNBC, Warren Buffett said that the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased economic inequality and bemoaned that most people are unaware that 'hundreds of thousands or millions' of small businesses have been negatively impacted. He also stated that the markets and the economy will likely be unpredictable well into the post-pandemic recovery period.
June 23, 2021: Resignation as Trustee of the Gates Foundation
Warren Buffett announced his resignation as a trustee of the Gates Foundation on June 23, 2021.
November 2022: Donation to Charitable Foundations
In November 2022, Warren Buffett made a donation of $750 million in Berkshire Hathaway shares to four charitable foundations run by his children.
2022: Reconciliation with Nicole Buffett
By 2022, Warren Buffett and his son Peter's adopted daughter, Nicole, had reconciled.
September 2023: Death of Jimmy Buffett
In September 2023, Jimmy Buffett, a longtime friend of Warren Buffett, passed away. They often referred to one another as "Uncle Warren" and "Cousin Jimmy".
2023: Charitable Contributions
As of 2023, Warren Buffett has given over $50 billion to charitable causes.
2023: ProPublica article on equity trades
In 2023, a ProPublica article, based on leaked IRS data, alleged that Warren Buffett made equity trades in his personal portfolio involving companies that Berkshire Hathaway bought or sold during the same or prior quarter, raising conflict of interest concerns.
2024: Equivalent Value of Omaha Home
In 2024, the equivalent value of the $31,500 paid for Buffett's Omaha home in 1958 is $352,658.
May 3, 2025: Greg Abel to succeed Buffett
On May 3, 2025, at Berkshire Hathaway's investor conference, Warren Buffett requested that the board appoint Greg Abel to succeed him as the company's chief executive officer by the year's end, whilst remaining chairman.
May 5, 2025: Appointment of Greg Abel as CEO
On May 5, 2025, Berkshire Hathaway announced the appointment of Greg Abel as president and CEO, effective January 1, 2026, with Warren Buffett remaining chairman.
May 2025: Buffett's Net Worth
As of May 2025, Warren Buffett's estimated net worth was US$160.2 billion, making him the fifth-richest individual in the world, according to Forbes.
January 1, 2026: Greg Abel becomes CEO
On January 1, 2026, Greg Abel became the president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, with Warren Buffett remaining chairman.
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