<div id="readability-page-1">Wall Street is making its expectations for Greg Abel clear as he gets ready to take over Berkshire Hathaway from Warren Buffett in less than two weeks from now.The leadership change has already moved the stock, with Berkshire’s B shares dropping 15% after Warren announced at the May annual meeting that he would leave the CEO role at year-end, before trimming that slide to 8.4% by Friday’s close.<h3>Wall Street urges Greg Abel to build confidence with ownership and tighter control</h3>Yahoo Finance reported that Bill Stone, the CIO at Glenview Trust, said the most important thing Greg can do is “don’t try to be Warren Buffett.”Bill called Warren and Charlie Munger the “greatest duo ever” in investing and added that “trying to beat them at their game…is probably not the right thing.”Bill also said Greg should focus on boosting operating earnings, cutting outstanding shares, and being ready to act when opportunities appear.Meanwhile, Jonathan Boyar, president of Boyar Research, said on Thursday that the best way for Greg to win Wall Street’s trust is to “buy an extremely large amount of Berkshire stock personally and really put his money where his mouth is.”Jonathan pointed to Berkshire’s 2025proxy, which shows Greg already holds a stake valued at around $171 million, but he also said that “all of that was bought when, obviously, Buffett ran the company.Jonathan also said Greg is expected to bring more oversight than Warren, who kept a hands-off structure across Berkshire’s subsidiaries. He said decentralization left room for changes, adding that “there’s probably a lot of fat to cut,” that some divisions could be consolidated, and that profitability could improve in ways Warren “just hasn’t wanted to do.Jonathan said, “Buffett is the greatest capital allocator…and the greatest investor of all time…He’s not known as the best manager…Greg Abel might be able to do things that he couldn’t or wouldn’t do.”<h3>Analysts outline expectations for Berkshire in the Greg Abel era</h3>David Jagielski, Motley Fool’s top analyst, said Warren’s long run gave Berkshire “plenty of time to prepare for a successor” and that Greg is “well prepared” to take over.In a client’s note this week, David wrote that Greg’s approach “won’t differ a lot” from Warren’s but noted that portfolio changes may still appear. He pointed to Berkshire’s new stake in Alphabet in the third quarter, saying it may have offered a “glimpse” of the company’s direction under Greg.David added he is a little optimistic that Berkshire may put more focus on growth stocks and move away from slower holdings like Kraft Heinz. He expects Berkshire to be an “excellent buy” for next year and beyond and said any dip after Warren leaves would make the company “even more attractive.”Mel Casey at FBB Capital Partners told Yahoo Finance that Berkshire’s range of businesses gives it an “all-weather quality,” making it feel like a lower-risk option compared to the rest of the market.Mel said Berkshire looks “pretty reasonably valued” in a year with high valuations for U.S. large-cap stocks. Mel also warned about losing the “Buffett premium,” saying “there’s definitely a caution out there that some of the core investors are investors in Buffett rather than in the actual fundamentals of the company itself.” Sign up to Bybit and start trading with $30,050 in welcome gifts</div>

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Wall Street and analysts express expectations for Greg Abel as he prepares to lead Berkshire Hathaway, emphasizing confidence-building through ownership and tighter control. They advise against mimicking Warren Buffett, suggest focusing on operating earnings, and recommend personal investment in Berkshire stock. Analysts foresee potential changes in portfolio focus and caution about losing the "Buffett premium."

- Wall Street is preparing for Greg Abel's leadership of Berkshire Hathaway, following Warren Buffett's upcoming retirement.  
- Analysts emphasize the need for Abel to foster confidence and make strategic operational changes, with suggestions including personal stock purchases to build trust.  
- Predictions indicate that while Abel's approach may largely mirror Buffett's, a shift towards growth stocks and enhanced oversight could redefine Berkshire's management style.