Greg Abel just made his first big deal as Berkshire CEO. Why Warren Buffett is happy
What happened
Berkshire Hathaway under Greg Abel has acquired homebuilder Taylor Morrison, reportedly at a bargain valuation, marking Abel's first major deal as CEO. TMHC is trading flat on the news despite strong analyst consensus (10B/3SB vs 2S) and a strategic acquirer now in the picture, suggesting the market may be underpricing a takeout premium or re-rating catalyst.
The read · Jun 1
Long TMHC — Berkshire's entry at a 'bargain valuation' anchors downside while 10B/3SB consensus and muted price reaction leave upside on the table.
Wrong if
If Berkshire's purchase was structured as a minority stake or debt instrument rather than a full buyout, the M&A premium thesis evaporates; also, rising mortgage rates or a housing data miss could overwhelm the Berkshire halo quickly.
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TMHC has 13 buys/strong buys vs 2 sells on analyst consensus yet is barely moving on news that Berkshire — the most credibility-signaling acquirer in markets — bought in at what CNBC describes as a bargain valuation. That combination of strong fundamental consensus and a high-profile strategic buyer establishing a cost basis creates a floor. The flat-to-down reaction suggests the market is not yet pricing the re-rating that typically follows a Buffett/Abel stamp of approval on a sector.
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