So, like, the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 2, 2025 was totally lit, you know? The whole event kicked off with this super cool shopping thing called the “Berkshire Bazaar of Bargains,” and let me tell you, it was a shopping paradise for the shareholders. They had over 20,000 square feet of showroom space at the CHI Health Center in downtown Omaha, showcasing all sorts of goodies from the company’s different holdings.
Warren Buffett himself was set to take the stage at 9 am ET on Saturday to talk about all the important stuff that investors care about, like tariffs and market volatility. The 94-year-old legend was gonna be answering questions alongside his successor, Greg Abel, and Berkshire’s insurance bigwig, Ajit Jain. And get this, the whole Q&A session was gonna be broadcast exclusively on CNBC.
Now, let’s talk about the real stars of the show – the Squishmallows. These adorable plush toys of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger were flying off the shelves like crazy. I mean, shareholders were snapping up over 1,000 of these cuddly dolls per hour. And this year, they even introduced a new limited-edition dog character called “Omaha.” How cute is that, right?
And can we just take a moment to appreciate the fact that Berkshire Hathaway now owns Squishmallows’ parent company, Jazwares? These squishy toys became super popular during the pandemic, thanks in part to some famous peeps endorsing them. In 2022 alone, they sold a whopping 100 million Squishmallows, ranging in price from $5 to $30. At the event, they were also showing off their new line of pillows for both kids and adults, set to launch this summer. Shareholders even got the chance to snag special edition pillow cases featuring cartoon versions of Buffett and Munger.
But wait, there’s more! The Berkshire Bookworm store was only selling one book this year – “60 Years of Berkshire Hathaway.” They were auctioning off 5,000 limited edition copies signed by Buffett himself, with proceeds going to the Stephen Center charity. And let’s not forget about See’s Candies, with their themed chocolate goodies, including toasted marshmallow-flavored chocolates and chocolate coins with Buffett’s face on the wrapper. Yum!
Now, if you’re into ice cream, Dairy Queen was there to satisfy your sweet tooth with Dilly Bars for $1 and Buster Bars for $2. And for all the fitness enthusiasts, Brooks Running had a display showcasing their special edition running shoes with Berkshire branding. They even had a 5K fun run and walk planned for the shareholders.
And hey, if you bought too much stuff to carry home, AIT Worldwide Logistics had your back. They were offering a packing and shipping service for all your purchases. Smart move, considering some shareholders were walking around with Squishmallow bags the size of a small child.
So, all in all, the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting was a fun-filled event with shopping, snacking, and even a private jet tour from NetJets. The shareholders sure got more bang for their buck this year, that’s for sure. And who knows, maybe next year they’ll have even more cool stuff to offer. Who’s to say, really?
