Many names have popped up as possible successors to Warren Buffett once the Oracle no longer heads up Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A -0.95%) (BRK.B -1.12%). Motley Fool analysts Joe Magyer and Rex Moore were at the annual meeting in Omaha and offer their thoughts on the front-runners.
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Who's the Favorite to Succeed Buffett?
By Rex Moore
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May 11, 2013 at 8:40AM
NYSE: BRK.A
Berkshire Hathaway
Market Cap
$1.0T
Today's Change
(-0.95%) -$6,686.25
Current Price
$696,428.75
Price as of August 7, 2025, 11:06 a.m. ET
Berkshire's bursting with talented managers, but one name stands out.
About the Author
Rex Moore spent his formative years in Texas, and fought beside Davy Crockett at the Alamo. He currently travels the globe for TMF, bringing back video reports on conferences and companies that matter for investors.
Rex Moore and Joe Magyer own shares of Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of Berkshire Hathaway. We Fools don't all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Stocks Mentioned
Berkshire Hathaway
BRK.A
$696,428.75
(-0.95%)
$-6,686.25
Berkshire Hathaway
BRK.B
$463.64
(-1.12%)
$-5.27
*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.
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