Following Warren Buffetts Footsteps: Whats in Berkshire Hathaways Investment Portfolio?

Warren Buffett is a value investor who has inspired many followers over a long period and is regarded as a key inspiration in investing.

It is well known that this legendary investor's hallmark is his long-term holding strategy, selecting value stocks or companies by carefully reviewing financial statements and choosing businesses trading below intrinsic value.

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This is evident in the stock portfolio of Berkshire Hathaway, the holding company Buffett has managed since 1965, stepping down as CEO in 2025 and passing the leadership to Greg Abel.

The company's current portfolio still holds stocks Buffett invested in around the 1980s, mostly in commodities, financial services, and insurance—businesses he sees as having strong cash flow.

Another key trait is that technology stocks were traditionally a smaller part of the portfolio, but in recent years their proportion has steadily increased, although some companies have changed.

The portfolio composition of Berkshire Hathaway includes:

• Apple 21.99%: Although Berkshire has gradually reduced its Apple holdings to manage risk and tax factors, Apple remains the largest stock in Buffett’s portfolio. He views Apple not merely as a technology company but as a consumer goods company with the world's strongest ecosystem and highly loyal customers who rarely switch brands.
• American Express 17.43%: This legendary financial stock has been held by Berkshire for over 30 years. Amex's strength lies in its high-spending customer base, which poses less risk of default compared to typical card brands, along with strong brand power that allows fee increases without losing customers.
• Coca-Cola 11.56%: A classic stock first bought in 1988 and never sold, Coca-Cola exemplifies a business with a wide economic moat through its global distribution network and well-known brand, generating consistent cash flow and growing dividends. The dividends Berkshire receives annually now exceed its initial investment cost.
• Bank of America 9.52%: One of the largest U.S. commercial banks, Berkshire invested and supported it starting in 2011. Despite some portfolio adjustments, it remains a key financial institution holding due to confidence in its financial structure and profit potential from interest rates and nationwide financial services.
• Chevron 6.64%: One of the two major oil and natural gas energy giants Berkshire heavily invested in recently to hedge against inflation and generate cash flow from traditional energy. Chevron boasts strong finances, low drilling costs, and consistent dividend payments plus share buybacks.
• Occidental Petroleum 6.55%: Another energy stock favored by Buffett, with Berkshire becoming its largest shareholder. The company's strengths include efficient assets in the Permian Basin, management focused on returning capital to shareholders, and a serious strategy to reduce debt.
• Alphabet Class A 5.93%: Holding shares in Google's parent company reflects the portfolio's modernization. Although Buffett once expressed regret for not buying Google earlier, Berkshire now recognizes its leadership in search, YouTube, and cloud AI, with continuously growing digital advertising revenue.
• Chubb 4.24%: A global property and casualty insurance company Berkshire initially kept secret, Chubb aligns perfectly with Berkshire's core DNA due to its premium income and float generating investable cash flow, plus excellent risk management.
• Others 16.14%: The remaining approximately 16.14% is spread across more than 20 leading companies to balance the portfolio. Important stocks in this segment include:
  • Consumer and retail sector: Kraft Heinz (2.78%), a major food company, and Kroger (1.38%), a leading U.S. supermarket chain.
  • Healthcare and services sector: DaVita (1.76%), a leader in kidney dialysis.
  • Media, networks, and real estate sector: Sirius XM satellite radio, Delta Air Lines, a top airline, and Lennar, a homebuilder.
  • Financial institutions sector: Capital One, Ally Financial, Visa, and Mastercard.

According to data fromValuesider,Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio value in the first quarter of 2026 exceeded $263 billion, holding stakes in 29 companies.

Source:Valuesider

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