Berkshire Hathaway names Howard; Berkshire Hathaway stock costs EUR 446.58 vs. EUR 446.45
Published on 10/03/2026 at 10:34 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Berkshire Hathaway announced on September 18, 2026, that Howard G. Buffett had been elected chairman and that Warren E. Buffett had become chairman emeritus while remaining a director, according to the company’s Business Wire release. Separately, Berkshire Hathaway stock was at EUR 446.58 in weekend trading at Lang & Schwarz on October 3, 2026, at 10:33 a.m. CEST, up 0.03 percent versus the EUR 446.45 close at Lang & Schwarz on October 2, 2026.
Weekend trading
The EUR 446.58 price was accompanied by a bid of EUR 446.35 and an ask of EUR 446.80 at Lang & Schwarz. The further course of weekend trading at Lang & Schwarz until 1:00 p.m. CET/CEST is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Berkshire Hathaway stock.
Last Xetra trading day
The reference price was the EUR 446.45 close at Lang & Schwarz on October 2, 2026. The current euro price and the prior close are both quoted by Lang & Schwarz.
Leadership transition
The September 18, 2026, release said Warren E. Buffett was named chairman emeritus effective immediately and would continue serving on Berkshire Hathaway’s board. It also said Howard G. Buffett, a Berkshire director since 1993, was elected chairman, while Susan L. Decker would continue as lead independent director. Greg Abel remains chief executive officer, according to the Business Wire release.
Next Xetra session
The next Xetra session is scheduled for October 5, 2026.
