2026-01-02 13:18:45

When Warren Buffett handed the CEO role to Greg Abel, he shared an intriguing perspective on CNBC: he genuinely believes Berkshire Hathaway has a stronger shot at lasting another century than virtually any other company he can think of.

It's a bold statement, but it speaks volumes about what Buffett sees in Berkshire's foundation. The company's diversified portfolio, fortress balance sheet, and institutional resilience seem to give it an edge that few—if any—competitors can match.

For investors thinking long-term, this raises an interesting question: what separates a business built to last from one that merely chases quarterly returns? Buffett's conviction suggests it's more about sustainable moats, capital discipline, and the ability to adapt across centuries, not just decades.

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StealthMoon

· 4h ago

Centennial companies are indeed rare, but Berkshire Hathaway's combination of "cash fortress + diversification" has fully developed its skill tree... To be honest, most companies haven't even considered the scale of a hundred years.

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RektCoaster

· 4h ago

A century-old company? Just hear it out; let's see if it survives the next bear market.

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BearMarketGardener

· 4h ago

Old Ba's words sound comfortable, but to be honest, can Berkshire Hathaway really last until the next century? Now it's all AI concept stocks. Does his moat theory still hold water?

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OnchainSniper

· 4h ago

Hey, Berkshire's moat is indeed deep. Not all companies dare to claim they can survive for a hundred years.

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GasWaster

· 4h ago

Buffett, this old fox, just knows how to talk.

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LuckyBearDrawer

· 4h ago

Century-old shops... sounds good, but it's a bit hollow. Truly long-lasting companies are rare, if not extremely rare.

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NewDAOdreamer

· 4h ago

Listening to Buffett's words, it sounds like he's implying that there are very few companies that can truly live for a hundred years. Berkshire's combination of strategies definitely has some substance... but it also depends on whether future generations can maintain it.

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