What is Howard Buffett's net worth in 2026? The new Berkshire chair's wealth & shares

29 Sep 2026, 23:08 · The Fresno Bee

Warren Buffett stepped down as chairman of the board of directors of Berkshire Hathaway in September 2026, completing a process in which he relinquished lead responsibilities over the company he presided over for more than half a century.

In January 2026, Greg Abel took over as CEO, giving up day-to-day management duties in a role he assumed in 1965.

Still, Buffett will continue in an honorary advisory role as chairman emeritus. The role of chairman — which he first held in 1970 — was taken up by his son, Howard Buffett.

Here’s a look at Howard Buffett’s net worth and how many shares he owns in Berkshire.

What is Howard Buffett’s net worth in 2026?

Buffett has a net worth of at least around $9 million based solely on the value of Berkshire shares he held as of 2026. GuruFocus estimates that Howard Buffett also owns around $3 million worth of Lindsay Corp shares, which would bring his minimum wealth to at least around $12 million.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, a popular online source for celebrity wealth (which does not disclose its sources or methodology), his total net worth is much higher, at around $400 million.

How many Berkshire Hathaway shares does Howard Buffett own?

Buffett owned 10 Class A shares valued at around $7.5 million and 2,450 Class B shares valued at $1.2 million, based on the closing stock prices of September 28, 2026. Both classes of shares were listed as of March 4, 2026, according to Berkshire’s 2026 proxy statement.

How does Howard Buffett’s wealth and Berkshire stake compare to other family members?

Howard Buffett held the fewest number of shares among family members who served as the company’s executive officers and directors.

Howard’s sister, Susan, who also serves as a director, held 80 Class A shares and 3.19 million Class B shares, with a combined value of $1.67 billion. Most of those shares, though, are held by two private foundations for which Susan Buffett, according to Berkshire, “possesses voting power but with respect to which she disclaims any beneficial interest.”

Warren Buffett’s holdings in both classes of shares were valued at around $148 billion. Forbes ranked him the 10th richest person in the world with a net worth $143.7 billion, as of September 27, 2026. His holdings totaling 196,317 Class A shares accounted for 38.4% of the outstanding Class A stock.

How much does Howard Buffett earn as a director of Berkshire Hathaway?

Buffett earned $3,000 as a director of Berkshire Hathaway in 2025, according to the company’s 2026 proxy statement.

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Will Howard Buffett inherit his father’s Berkshire shares?

Warren Buffett is part of the Giving Pledge, a philanthropic effort among billionaires to disburse their wealth. Buffett, 96, pledged more than 99% of his wealth to be distributed through philanthropic organizations during his lifetime or at his death.

It appears that less than 1% of Warren Buffett’s wealth will go to his heirs, including Howard, who is 71.

Who is Howard Buffett?

Howard G. Buffett is the second of three children of Warren Buffett and his first wife, Susan Thompason, and he was born on December 16, 1954, in Omaha, Nebraska.

He is chairman and CEO of his eponymous charity, the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, which, according to its website, is focused on “investing in global food security, conflict mitigation, and efforts to counter human trafficking. Outside of the foundation, Buffett is a farmer, photographer, conservationist, businessman, former elected official, and former sheriff of Macon County, Illinois.

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This story was originally published September 29, 2026 at 4:08 PM.