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Berkshire's Abel Supports Kraft Heinz Amid Earnings Decline

2/14/2026

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Gregory Abel, Berkshire Hathaway CEO, endorsed Kraft Heinz Chief Executive Officer Steve Cahillane's decision to pause the planned separation.
Kraft Heinz reported a 20.2% drop in fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share.
Berkshire Hathaway owns 27.5% of Kraft Heinz, valued at about $8.1 billion.
Kraft Heinz plans a $600 million growth investment and a $0.40 dividend per share, payable March 27, 2026, while forecasting organic net sales decline.

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Gregory Abel, Berkshire Hathaway CEO, endorsed Kraft Heinz Chief Executive Officer Steve Cahillane's decision to pause the planned separation.
Kraft Heinz reported a 20.2% drop in fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share.
Berkshire Hathaway owns 27.5% of Kraft Heinz, valued at about $8.1 billion.
Kraft Heinz plans a $600 million growth investment and a $0.40 dividend per share, payable March 27, 2026, while forecasting organic net sales decline.