Boyar Research President Jonathan Boyar appeared on Yahoo Finance's Market Domination to discuss Warren Buffett's impending retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on January 1, 2026, and how successor Greg Abel might steer the company forward.
In the interview, Boyar praised Buffett as the irreplaceable "secret sauce," noting, "People love to do deals with Warren Buffett," which has allowed him to attract opportunities others couldn't. He acknowledged Buffett's hands-off, decentralized approach has fueled massive success but leaves room for efficiencies, such as trimming excess costs, consolidating divisions, and boosting overall profitability—areas where Abel, a stronger operational manager, could excel. Boyar remained bullish on Berkshire's outlook, and thought that Abel could tackle the company's oversized cash reserves through measures like initiating dividends, accelerating share buybacks, or pursuing needle-moving acquisitions.
Watch the full interview below:
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