Berkshire Trims 4% of Apple Stake in Q4

Apple remains Berkshire's largest equity holding at $62 billion

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Berkshire Hathaway revealed in its latest 13F filing that it reduced its position in Apple, its largest equity holding, by about 4% during the fourth quarter of 2025. However, Apple still remains Berkshire's largest equity investment, valued at around $62 billion. The filing also showed that Berkshire took a new stake in The New York Times and sold 77% of its Amazon.com shares.

Why it matters

Berkshire's moves signal continued confidence in Apple, even as the conglomerate trims its stake slightly. The filing also marks the end of Warren Buffett's 60-year tenure as Berkshire's CEO, with Greg Abel assuming the role on January 1, 2026.

The details

During the fourth quarter of 2025, Berkshire Hathaway trimmed its Apple position by around 4%, selling roughly 10.3 million shares. However, Apple remains Berkshire's largest equity holding, valued at approximately $62 billion. The conglomerate also took a new stake in The New York Times, acquiring around 5.07 million shares worth $351.7 million. Additionally, Berkshire sold 77% of its Amazon.com shares, divesting about 7.7 million shares.

  • Berkshire Hathaway's 13F filing was released on February 18, 2026.
  • The fourth quarter of 2025 is when Berkshire made the changes to its Apple, New York Times, and Amazon.com positions.

The players

Berkshire Hathaway

A multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, led by Warren Buffett until his retirement as CEO on January 1, 2026.

Greg Abel

The new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, taking over from Warren Buffett on January 1, 2026.

Apple

An American multinational technology company that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services.

The New York Times

An American newspaper based in New York City with a global readership.

Amazon.com

An American multinational technology company that focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.

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What they’re saying

“Holding $62 billion of Apple while taking a trim off the top for whatever purposes, signals continued confidence in Cupertino.”

— MacDailyNews (MacDailyNews)

“Apple and, indeed, the entire U.S. economy, are primed to roar in 2026!”

— MacDailyNews (MacDailyNews)

The takeaway

Berkshire Hathaway's moves in the fourth quarter of 2025 suggest the conglomerate remains bullish on Apple, even as it trims its stake slightly. The filing also marks the transition of leadership at Berkshire, with Greg Abel taking over as CEO from the retiring Warren Buffett.