Warren Buffett regrets delayed Alphabet investment
Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett stated he "made a mistake" regarding the company's investment in Alphabet, wishing the stake had been initiated sooner. The conglomerate has significantly increased its holdings in Google's parent company.
Omaha, NE – Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, recently stated he "made a mistake" concerning the company's investment in tech giant Alphabet, expressing a wish that Berkshire had acted sooner. The conglomerate has substantially grown its stake in Google's parent company.
Berkshire Hathaway first disclosed its $4.3 billion stake in Alphabet in November. The investment surprised Wall Street, as Buffett has historically been cautious with technology stocks. Speculation arose that the decision was made by the company's new CEO, Greg Abel, rather than its founder.
However, Buffett clarified in a CNBC interview that he initiated the investment. He emphasized that the decision was made in tandem with Abel, highlighting their ongoing collaboration, though Abel is ultimately "the decider."
Berkshire Hathaway has significantly increased its stake in Alphabet. In the first quarter of 2026, the company tripled its holdings, and in June, it made an additional $10 billion investment via a private placement. Berkshire's current Alphabet holdings are estimated at $20.1 billion, bringing the total investment, including the private placement, to approximately $30.1 billion. This represents about 6.5 percent of Berkshire's portfolio.
The tech giant now ranks among Berkshire's top equity holdings, alongside American Express, Coca-Cola, and Bank of America. The conglomerate's largest holding remains Apple, which Buffett has long viewed as a consumer company.