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title: "Berkshire's UnitedHealth exit sends shares lower despite turnaround"
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description: "Berkshire Hathaway sold its entire stake in UnitedHealth in Q1 2026, leading to a decline in the insurer's stock. CEO Greg Abel's strategy reflects a shift towards quicker trades, contrasting with Warren Buffett's long-term approach. Despite the sell-off, UnitedHealth is exceeding earnings forecasts and focusing on AI investments and cost controls to enhance profitability."
datetime: "2026-05-19T05:41:18.000Z"
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# Berkshire's UnitedHealth exit sends shares lower despite turnaround

Sudden stake exit: Berkshire Hathaway sold its entire UnitedHealth position in Q1 2026, less than a year after buying in, prompting a drop in the insurer’s stock. Post-Buffett shift: CEO Greg Abel appears to favor quicker trades and redeploying capital, diverging from Warren Buffett’s long-term holding style. Turnaround continues: Despite the sell-off, UnitedHealth is beating earnings forecasts, investing in AI, and pursuing cost controls to improve profitability.

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