Berkshire Hathaway’s Latest Obsession: A Virtual Monopoly Outshining Coca-Cola and Bank of America

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Key Points

  • Berkshire Hathaway is now under the leadership of Greg Abel following Warren Buffett’s retirement as CEO on December 31, 2022.

  • Abel’s strategic changes include adjustments to the investment portfolio, notably reducing stakes in Bank of America while boosting holdings in Alphabet.

  • As of August 25, 2023, the market value of Berkshire’s investment in Alphabet surpassed its stake in Coca-Cola.

Berkshire Hathaway is in a transformative phase after CEO Warren Buffett’s retirement on December 31, 2022, with Greg Abel taking the helm. Notably, Abel has restructured the company’s $359 billion investment portfolio, trimming 16 holdings in Q1 and elevating Alphabet to become Berkshire’s third-largest position, overtaking Coca-Cola.

As of August 25, 2023, Berkshire’s investment in Alphabet has a market value exceeding Coca-Cola’s, following significant purchases totaling $17 billion in the second quarter. The company’s emphasis on Alphabet reflects its potential in the digital advertising market and advancements in artificial intelligence, with Alphabet recently reporting a 24% increase in revenue year-over-year to $119.8 billion for Q2 2023.

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