Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1839 as a textile manufacturer and transformed by Warren Buffett starting in 1965 into a large conglomerate, it oversees a diverse portfolio of wholly owned subsidiaries across industries including insurance, railroads, utilities, food and consumer goods, and more. The firm is known for its culture of fiscal prudence, with its headquarters still occupying a relatively modest office in Omaha. Berkshire Hathaway maintains a relatively lean corporate staff but employs approximately 377,000 people globally (as of 2017) through its subsidiaries. It serves global markets and is led by Warren Buffett (CEO) and Greg Abel (Vice Chair of Non-Insurance Operations).
Investment Strategy
Berkshire Hathaway specializes in acquiring wholly owned subsidiaries and taking minority stakes in publicly traded companies, focusing on businesses with durable competitive advantages, strong management, and attractive long-term prospects. The company reinvests cash flows from these holdings to make additional long-term investments or acquisitions, favoring a value-oriented strategy of buying quality businesses at reasonable prices. Under Warren Buffett's leadership, Berkshire seeks to compound shareholder value over decades and emphasizes decentralized management of its subsidiaries, disciplined capital allocation, and minimal reliance on leverage.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (40)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A AAPL | APPLE INC | 22.31% | $57.45B | 280,000,000 | $41.19 | $205.17 | -$9.19B |
A AXP | AMERICAN EXPRESS CO | 18.78% | $48.36B | 151,610,700 | $75.64 | $318.98 | +$7.57B |
B BAC | BANK AMER CORP | 11.12% | $28.64B | 605,267,375 | $26.24 | $47.32 | +$2.29B |
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C CVX | CHEVRON CORP NEW | 6.79% | $17.48B | 122,064,792 | $145.36 | $143.19 | -$2.36B |