Buffett Shifts Strategy: Reduces Apple Holdings and Invests in Consumer-Focused Firm for Six Straight Quarters

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Warren Buffett Retires, Sells 75% of Apple Stake

Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, officially retired on December 31, 2025, passing leadership to Greg Abel. In his final trades, detailed in Berkshire’s Form 13F filed on February 17, 2026, Buffett sold approximately 75% of the company’s stake in Apple, reducing it from over 900 million shares to around 228 million shares. This marked the conclusion of a 13-quarter streak of net stock selling amid a high market.

Leading up to his retirement, Buffett also made notable investments, acquiring a 9.9% stake in Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ: DPZ) over six consecutive quarters. This included purchasing 3.35 million shares total, reflecting his confidence in the brand’s growth and market position.

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