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Berkshire Stakes $31 B on Alphabet, 30% Portfolio Share

7/15/2026

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Buffett Invests Alphabet

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett announced on July 15, 2026 that he initiated Berkshire Hathaway’s investment in Alphabet.
Berkshire disclosed a $4.3 billion stake in Q3 2025 and joined a $10 billion private placement, with the holding rising to $31 billion by Q1 2026 (7 % Class A, 1.8 % Class C).
New CEO Greg Abel bought 36.4 million shares, approved the placement, and lifted Alphabet to about 30 % of Berkshire’s $348.2 billion equity portfolio.

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Buffett Donates $6B

Warren E. Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway chairman, announced converting 8,000 Class A shares into 12 million Class B shares, giving 9 million to Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation and 1 million to Sherwood, Howard G. Buffett and NoVo Foundations, a $6 billion gift that replaces Gates Foundation donation.
He aims to dispose of all Berkshire stock by Dec 31, 2034, while stating he has not spoken with Bill Gates since Epstein disclosures and will not discuss it further.

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Historical Context

After decades of avoiding technology stocks—turning down Amazon in 1994 and selling its 2011 IBM stake—Berkshire Hathaway entered the sector in Q1 2016, buying 9.8 million Apple shares for about $1 billion, a 1.1% holding by year-end. The move opened a pattern of larger tech positions and sizable charitable share donations, echoing Buffett’s evolving investment and philanthropy strategy.

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Buffett Invests Alphabet

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett announced on July 15, 2026 that he initiated Berkshire Hathaway’s investment in Alphabet.
Berkshire disclosed a $4.3 billion stake in Q3 2025 and joined a $10 billion private placement, with the holding rising to $31 billion by Q1 2026 (7 % Class A, 1.8 % Class C).
New CEO Greg Abel bought 36.4 million shares, approved the placement, and lifted Alphabet to about 30 % of Berkshire’s $348.2 billion equity portfolio.

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