Alphabet Gains $4.3B as Apple Trimmed

Berkshire Hathaway Invests $4.3 Billion in Alphabet, Reduces Apple Stake

• Berkshire Hathaway acquired 17.8 million shares of Alphabet (GOOG), valued at approximately $4.3 billion in Q3 2025.
• This marks Berkshire’s first major investment in a core Big Tech platform like Alphabet, which focuses on AI and cloud computing.
• The firm reduced its holdings in Apple by about 15%, though it remains a significant part of Berkshire’s portfolio.
• Other reductions include positions in Bank of America, Verisign, DaVita Healthcare Partners, and Nucor.
• Warren Buffett plans to step down as CEO by the end of 2025 but will continue as chairman; Greg Abel is set to succeed him as CEO.

Berkshire Hathaway’s acquisition of a $4.3 billion stake in Alphabet signifies a strategic shift into Big Tech, while the firm continues to hold substantial investments in Apple despite reducing its position.