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Warren Buffett, head of Berkshire Hathaway, has overseen the growth of the company into an $875 billion entity. Notable stock recommendations include Coca-Cola, Amazon, and Procter & Gamble.
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO)
Coca-Cola is Berkshire Hathaway’s fourth-largest holding, making up 6.5% of its stock portfolio. The company has an annual dividend of $1.94, yielding nearly 3%. Berkshire owns 400 million shares, anticipating $776 million in dividends this year. Coca-Cola has increased its dividend for 62 consecutive years and holds over $99 billion in assets against approximately $71 billion in liabilities.
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN)
Buffett regrets not investing in Amazon earlier, acknowledging its over 1,000% growth in the past decade. In 2023, approximately 84% of Amazon’s revenue comes from its e-commerce business, with substantial growth anticipated from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its advertising segment.
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG)
Procter & Gamble has paid dividends for 134 years, increasing them for 64 consecutive years. The company is noted for its stable performance, especially during economic downturns, thanks to its wide portfolio of everyday consumer products.
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