Exploring Berkshire Hathaway’s Top Holdings: Are These Two Stocks Worth Buying?

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Key Points

  • Berkshire Hathaway’s top two holdings are Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) at 21.4% and American Express (NYSE: AXP) at 14.5% of its portfolio.

  • Apple generated $111.2 billion in revenue in its most recent quarter, a 17% increase year-over-year, with over 51% of sales coming from iPhone products.

  • American Express charges an annual fee of $895 for its Platinum card, appealing to high-earning customers with luxury perks.

Berkshire Hathaway maintains a significant investment in Apple and American Express, accounting for a combined 35.9% of its portfolio. Apple continues to be a cash cow, leveraging brand loyalty and high-margin sales, particularly in the iPhone market, which generated substantial revenue despite a lack of significant product line changes. Meanwhile, American Express differentiates itself through its premium offerings, including exclusive cardholder benefits, allowing it to assert a strong presence in the luxury credit card market.

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