Berkshire Hathaway Trims Apple, Amazon Stakes, Buys New York Times Shares

Warren Buffett's firm takes $350 million position in newspaper publisher in CEO's final quarter.

Feb. 19, 2026 at 11:07pm

Berkshire Hathaway, the investment firm led by Warren Buffett, disclosed a new $350 million stake in The New York Times Company in its latest quarterly filing. The move came as Berkshire reduced its positions in tech giants Apple and Amazon during Buffett's final quarter as CEO.

Why it matters

Berkshire Hathaway's investment decisions are closely watched by the markets, as Buffett is considered one of the world's most successful investors. The firm's new stake in The New York Times signals Buffett's confidence in the newspaper publisher's long-term prospects, even as Berkshire trimmed holdings in some major tech companies.

The details

In its 13F filing with the SEC, Berkshire Hathaway revealed that it had taken a new position in The New York Times Company valued at around $350 million. This amounted to about a 5.07% stake in the newspaper publisher. At the same time, Berkshire reduced its positions in Apple by 3.8% and Amazon by 6.7%.

  • Berkshire Hathaway filed its latest 13F report on February 17, 2026.

The players

Berkshire Hathaway

A multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, led by legendary investor Warren Buffett.

The New York Times Company

The publicly traded parent company of The New York Times newspaper, one of the most influential news organizations in the United States.

Warren Buffett

The chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, considered one of the most successful investors in the world.

Apple

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

Amazon

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

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What’s next

Investors will be closely monitoring Berkshire Hathaway's future investment moves, especially as Warren Buffett transitions out of his role as CEO.

The takeaway

Berkshire Hathaway's new stake in The New York Times signals Buffett's confidence in the newspaper publisher's long-term prospects, even as the firm trimmed holdings in some major tech companies during the legendary investor's final quarter as CEO.