Berkshire Hathaway to acquire Taylor Morrison in $8.5 billion cash deal
Berkshire Hathaway is expanding further into U.S. housing through an agreement to buy homebuilder Taylor Morrison Home in an all-cash transaction valued at about $8.5 billion. The deal gives Taylor Morrison shareholders $72.50 per share, a roughly 24% premium to the stock's Friday close, and is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
Highlights
- Berkshire Hathaway will acquire Taylor Morrison Home for $72.50 per share in cash, valuing the equity at $6.8 billion and the total deal at $8.5 billion.
- Taylor Morrison will go private after the acquisition, but will retain its existing management team including CEO Sheryl Palmer.
- The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2026, underscores sustained investor interest in U.S. homebuilding despite market headwinds.
Acquisition terms and transaction structure
As the companies jointly said on Sunday, Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to acquire Taylor Morrison Home for $72.50 per common share in cash, valuing the builder's equity at around $6.8 billion and the overall deal at about $8.5 billion.The transaction will take Taylor Morrison private after closing, ending trading of its shares on the New York Stock Exchange. The homebuilder is set to continue operating under its existing management team, including Chief Executive Sheryl Palmer.
Implications for U.S. homebuilding
The agreement keeps Taylor Morrison's leadership and operating structure in place while shifting ownership to Berkshire Hathaway, a move that signals continued investor interest in the U.S. residential construction sector despite a challenging housing market backdrop.Goldman Sachs and Moelis served as financial advisors to Taylor Morrison on the transaction. The companies expect the acquisition to be completed in the second half of 2026.
Our earlier coverage of the amended 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act noted that a bipartisan housing package passed the House with broad industry backing, as more than 250 groups rallied behind measures aimed at boosting supply and improving affordability. The update highlighted key changes such as removing a forced-sale provision, raising multifamily loan limits, and providing relief for community banks, while housing groups urged swift Senate action to help expand construction and rental options.
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