Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Discloses New 6.1% Stake in Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Warren E. Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. have filed a Schedule 13G indicating a significant new ownership stake in Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, the reporting persons—which include Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and National Indemnity Company—collectively hold 39,809,456 shares of common stock. This position represents a 6.1% ownership interest in the airline carrier, valued at approximately $2.8 billion based on recent data. The filing indicates that the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. The reporting persons share voting and dispositive power over the entirety of the reported shares. This move marks a notable entry into Delta Air Lines by the Omaha-based conglomerate, as the previous ownership percentage was reported at 0.0%. The filing was officially submitted to the SEC on May 15, 2026, confirming Berkshire's status as a major institutional shareholder in the company.