A 5 million percent return in 60 years leaves Warren Buffett’s legacy unmatched

Warren Buffett has handed over the reins after a six-decade run that turned an unremarkable textile mill into one of the most powerful compounding engines in history.

# A 5 million percent return in 60 years leaves Warren Buffett’s legacy unmatched Warren Buffett has handed over the reins after a six-decade run that turned an unremarkable textile mill into one of the most powerful compounding engines in history. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/01/warren-buffetts-legacy-a-5-million-percent-return.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*