Berkshire Hathaway underperforms S&P 500, raising crisis concerns
Berkshire Hathaway has significantly underperformed the S&P 500, raising concerns among investors. As of April 2026, Berkshire shares lagged behind the index by 11.3 percentage points year-to-date. This trend of underperformance has been noted since late 2025, coinciding with Warren Buffett's retirement and a shift in leadership.
- ▪Berkshire Hathaway's shares fell approximately 13% from their May 2025 highs.
- ▪The S&P 500, in contrast, climbed around 26% during the same period.
- ▪Berkshire's Class B shares delivered a return of negative 4% to negative 5% over the trailing 12 months through May 2026.
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