Post-Buffett move by Berkshire Hathaway sends this stock soaring over 20%

Taylor Morrison Home’s (NYSE: TMHC) stock surged more than 22% in pre-market trading on June 1 after Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B) announced plans to acquire the homebuilder.

The all-cash deal, valued at approximately $6.8 billion, marks one of the first major strategic moves under Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel following Warren Buffett’s transition from chief executive to chairman earlier this year.

Under the agreement announced on May 31, Berkshire Hathaway will acquire Taylor Morrison Home for $72.50 per share in cash, representing a 24% premium to the stock’s May 29 closing price of $58.50. Including debt, the transaction carries an enterprise value of roughly $8.5 billion.

Taylor Morrison stock climbed to about $71.60 in pre-market trading, up approximately 22.5%.

The acquisition deepens Berkshire Hathaway’s exposure to the U.S. housing market. Once completed, Taylor Morrison will be integrated into Berkshire’s existing housing-related businesses, including Clayton Homes and its building-products operations.

Berkshire Hathaway expansion 

Taylor Morrison is one of the largest U.S. homebuilders, and the acquisition expands Berkshire Hathaway’s presence in the site-built housing market despite continued pressure from elevated mortgage rates.

The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Upon completion, Taylor Morrison will become a private company and be delisted from the NYSE.

While Taylor Morrison stock surged on the news, Berkshire Hathaway shares showed little reaction. By press time, Berkshire Hathaway stock was trading at $474, down 0.2% in pre-market trading.

Overall, the acquisition points to Greg Abel’s focus on long-term growth opportunities and represents one of his first major strategic initiatives since succeeding Warren Buffett as CEO.