Here’s how a $100 investment in Berkshire Hathaway has grown since Buffett became CEO

By: bitcoin ethereum news|2025/05/05 01:00:01

⚈ A $100 investment in 1970 is now worth over $300,000 ⚈ Greg Abel will take over as CEO, inheriting a $347.7B cash reserve With Warren Buffett set to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A), his tenure, spanning more than five decades, has been defined by massive returns for shareholders. Buffett assumed control of Berkshire Hathaway in 1970 and has since become the longest-serving CEO among all S&P 500 companies. Remarkably, he has led the company for as long as the average current S&P 500 CEO has been alive. Under Buffett’s leadership, an initial $100 investment in Berkshire in 1970 would now be worth over $330,000, thanks to a staggering gain of more than 330,000%. The company’s stock continues to trade at record highs, closing the last trading session at $539.80, up nearly 2%. The stock has gained almost 20% year-to-date, outperforming many peers despite recent market volatility triggered by renewed trade tensions. Berkshire Hathaway Q1 earnings However, the company did report a 14.1% decline in first-quarter operating earnings, falling to $9.64 billion from $11.22 billion a year earlier. The drop was primarily due to weaker insurance underwriting results. Nevertheless, Berkshire ended the quarter with a record $347.7 billion in cash, up from $334.2 billion in the previous quarter, as it continued to scale back equity purchases. Notably, the company did not repurchase any shares during the quarter, with Buffett citing the challenge of finding investments that meet Berkshire’s strict valuation standards. The growing cash reserve has fueled speculation among investors about potential acquisitions or strategic moves under new leadership. At the same time, some market watchers believe the cash buildup may be a defensive measure amid fears of a possible economic downturn. Indeed, amid the speculation, Buffett has weighed in on the current market status, especially with the trade tariffs, terming it a ‘big mistake’. “It’s a big mistake in my view when you have 7.5 billion people who don’t like you very well, and you have 300 million who are crowing about how they have done,” he said. Overall, as Buffett prepares to pass the baton to Vice Chairman Greg Abel, his designated successor since 2021, attention now shifts to how Berkshire Hathaway will perform under new leadership. When Abel takes over as CEO, analysts expect him to preserve the company’s culture, even if he lacks Buffett’s iconic presence. Featured image via Shutterstock Source: https://finbold.com/heres-how-a-100-investment-in-berkshire-hathaway-has-grown-since-buffett-became-ceo/

On March 4, 2026, DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) today announced preliminary, unaudited full-year financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company expects to achieve record revenue and record positive adjusted EBITDA, primarily driven by continued growth in its core consumer food business and overall margin improvement. The final audited financial report is expected to be released in mid-April 2026.

2025 Full-Year Financial Highlights

Revenue: Expected to be between $39 million and $41 million, reaching a new company high.

Organic Growth: Excluding the impact of the company's strategic contraction of its U.S. operations, core revenue is expected to grow 11% to 17% year over year.

Gross Profit Margin: Expected to be between 28% and 30%, reflecting continued operational efficiency improvements.

Adjusted EBITDA: The company expects to achieve a positive full-year result in 2025, a significant improvement from a $3.5 million loss in 2024, mainly due to rigorous cost controls and a higher-margin sales mix.

Core Consumer Food Business Performance

In 2025, DDC's core consumer food business maintained strong operational performance.

The company also disclosed Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA, a metric that further excludes costs related to its Bitcoin reserve strategy and non-cash fair value adjustments related to its Bitcoin holdings from adjusted EBITDA to more accurately reflect the core business performance.

In 2025, Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $5.5 million and $6 million.

Bitcoin Reserve Update

In the first half of 2025, DDC initiated a long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy, holding Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset.

As of December 31, 2025: The company holds 1,183 BTC.

As of February 28, 2026: Holdings increased to 2,118 BTC

Today's additional purchase of 65 BTC brings the company's total holdings to 2,183 BTC

DDC Founder, Chairman, and CEO Norma Chu stated, "We are proud to have closed 2025 with record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating the steady growth of the company's consumer food business and the ongoing improvement in profitability. We are building a disciplined, growth-oriented food platform and strategically allocating capital to Bitcoin assets with a long-term view, aligning with our core beliefs. We believe that this dual-track model of 'Steady Consumer Business + Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' will help DDC create lasting long-term value for shareholders."

Adjusted EBITDA Definition
For the full year 2025, the company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" (a non-GAAP financial measure) as: Net income / (loss) excluding the following items:· Interest expense· Taxes· Foreign exchange gains/losses· Long-lived asset impairment· Depreciation and amortization· Non-cash fair value changes related to financial instruments (including Bitcoin holdings)· Stock-based compensation

About DDC Enterprise Limited

DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE: DDC) is actively implementing its corporate Bitcoin Treasury strategy while continuing to strengthen its position as a leading global Asian food platform.

The company has established Bitcoin as a core reserve asset and is executing a prudent, long-oriented accumulation strategy. While expanding its portfolio of food brands, DDC is gradually becoming one of the public company pioneers in integrating Bitcoin into its corporate financial architecture.

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DDC Enterprise Limited Announces 2025 Unaudited Preliminary Financial Performance: Record Revenue Achieved, Bitcoin Treasury Grows to 2183 Coins