Okay, grab a coffee. Current estimates peg his net worth at around $800 million to $1.2 billion by 2026. Yes, billion with a B.
That’s not Warren Buffett’s $100 billion-plus. That’s still enough to make you the richest person in your entire zip code. Probably your state.
Why the range? Because Abel doesn’t flaunt his wealth. He’s like a stealth billionaire—quiet, efficient, and insanely competent.
The Warren Buffett Shadow (It’s Huge)
Greg Abel isn’t just rich. He’s Warren’s chosen one. That’s like being picked to be the next wizard of Omaha.
Buffett pays him a salary of about $20 million per year. That’s a lot of lemonade stands. But his real treasure is Berkshire stock.
Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel seen preserving Berkshire's
He owns roughly 2,500 Class A shares (as of 2026). By 2026, each share could be worth $700,000 or more. Do the math. It’s absurd.
