no longer expected to headline<\/a> the marquee Q&A session in the same way, ceding the spotlight to Greg Abel, who took over as CEO at the beginning of 2026. <\/p>\nAbel made a point of stopping by every booth in the hall, greeting employees and shaking hands with shareholders. Lines of shareholders formed as he made his way through the hall. <\/p>\n
Greg Abel, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, meets with shareholders at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, May 1, 2026.<\/p>\n
David A. Grogan | CNBC<\/p>\n
Squishmallows \u2014 the plush toy phenomenon owned by Jazwares that Berkshire gained through its 2022 acquisition of Alleghany Corporation \u2014 once again pulled in crowds, including for a new Abel-themed plush.<\/p>\n
Jeremy Padawer, president of Jazwares, told CNBC that Abel was “engaged, interested and involved,” noting the CEO helped design his own Squishmallow. The company also partnered with other Berkshire brands including BNSF Railway, NetJets, GEICO and See’s Candies on special-edition versions.<\/p>\n
Squishmallow display the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE on May 1, 2026.<\/p>\n
Sarah Min | CNBC<\/p>\n
Squishmallows on display at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE on May 1, 2026.<\/p>\n
Yun Li | CNBC<\/p>\n
Squishmallows on display at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE on May 1, 2026.<\/p>\n
Yun Li | CNBC<\/p>\n
Squishmallows on display at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE on May 1, 2026.<\/p>\n
Yun Li | CNBC<\/p>\n
See’s Candies \u2014 one of Berkshire’s most iconic brands \u2014 leaned into the moment with shelves of themed chocolate treats and cardboard cutouts of Buffett and Abel playing hockey, a nod to Abel’s Canadian roots and well-known love of the sport.<\/p>\n
See’s Candies display at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE on May 1, 2026.<\/p>\n
Yun Li | CNBC<\/p>\n
See’s Candies display at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE on May 1, 2026.<\/p>\n
Yun Li | CNBC<\/p>\n
Brooks Running was also leaning into the Berkshire fandom, selling a 2026 special edition of its running shoes featuring “Berkshire Hathaway” branding along the side and on the insoles. <\/p>\n
Nearly 2,000 shareholders are expected to take part in the Brooks “Invest in Yourself” 5K fun run and walk on Sunday morning following the annual meeting, with participants set to tackle a new course this year.<\/p>\n
Berkshire Hathaway-branded Brooks running shoes on display at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, May 1, 2026.<\/p>\n
Yun Li | CNBC<\/p>\n
Justin Boots display at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE on May 1, 2026.<\/p>\n
Yun Li | CNBC<\/p>\n
A Pilot display at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE on May 1, 2026.<\/p>\n
Yun Li | CNBC<\/p>\n
Signage for Marmon Holdings on display at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE on May 1, 2026.<\/p>\n
Sarah Min | CNBC<\/p>\n
Correction: Jeremy Padawer is the president of Jazwares. An earlier version misstated his first name.<\/p>\n
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