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Berkshire boosts Alphabet stake 83% to 106 million shares

8/15/2026

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Berkshire Hathaway raised its Alphabet stake by 83% to 106 million shares worth $37.8 billion on June 30, becoming the third-largest holder.
The increase included a $10 billion purchase and 19.6 million shares.
Greg Abel, as CEO, oversaw the purchases Warren Buffett proposed last year.
Berkshire lifted its Delta Air Lines stake by 44% to 57.3 million shares worth $5.4 billion, added D.R. Horton and Lennar positions, spent $23.5 billion, sold $3.7 billion and ended a 14-quarter net-selling streak.

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Berkshire Hathaway raised its Alphabet stake by 83% to 106 million shares worth $37.8 billion on June 30, becoming the third-largest holder.
The increase included a $10 billion purchase and 19.6 million shares.
Greg Abel, as CEO, oversaw the purchases Warren Buffett proposed last year.
Berkshire lifted its Delta Air Lines stake by 44% to 57.3 million shares worth $5.4 billion, added D.R. Horton and Lennar positions, spent $23.5 billion, sold $3.7 billion and ended a 14-quarter net-selling streak.