Omaha / New York, November 15, 2025 – Berkshire Hathaway has made a bold move into technology, acquiring a $4.3 billion stake in Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google. The stake, totaling roughly 17.8 million shares, positions Alphabet among Berkshire’s top-ten holdings and marks a rare tech investment by the traditionally cautious conglomerate.
The move coincides with legendary investor Warren Buffett’s planned exit as CEO at year-end, making it one of his last major publicly disclosed investments. Analysts note the stake reflects confidence in Alphabet’s AI, cloud, and advertising growth, signaling a strategic pivot toward high-growth technology.
Simultaneously, Berkshire has trimmed its Apple holdings to around 238 million shares, continuing a cautious adjustment of its long-term portfolio while maintaining Apple as its largest single stock position.
Market observers suggest that Berkshire’s endorsement could drive renewed investor confidence in Alphabet shares and influence other value-oriented funds to reassess technology allocations.
This bold move underscores Berkshire Hathaway’s historic shift in strategy, blending its traditional value approach with exposure to one of the world’s most innovative tech giants. As Alphabet shares continue to rise, investors and analysts will closely watch how Berkshire balances growth, risk, and portfolio diversification in this new era.
