Key Points
Warren Buffett has stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA, BRKB) as of the end of 2025, transitioning leadership to Greg Abel. Despite this change, Buffett’s investment strategies remain under close scrutiny as he is recognized as one of the greatest investors of the modern era.
As of the end of 2024, Berkshire Hathaway owned approximately 300 million shares of Apple, valued at about $75 billion, accounting for roughly 28% of its portfolio. Following notable sales in three of the following four quarters, Berkshire’s holdings in Apple decreased to about 228 million shares, worth $62 billion, representing approximately 22% of the portfolio. Before his departure, Buffett also opened a position in The New York Times and expanded investments in Chevron and Chubb.
In 2026, Greg Abel initiated significant investments in Alphabet and completed the company’s first major acquisition of homebuilder Taylor Morrison. Additionally, Berkshire Hathaway has been actively repurchasing its stock, showing continued commitment to its market position.
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