Berkshire Hathaway holds large Alphabet stake, shares trade below recent highs

By Christina Vogel, Background & Management desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-26, 12:11.

Berkshire Hathaway (US0846707026) has significantly increased its Alphabet holding in recent quarters, solidifying its role as a major tech investor alongside long-standing stakes in Apple and financials, according to recent portfolio disclosures reported by INDMoney and other trackers. INDMoney data on Berkshire holdings The Class B shares trade on the NYSE and currently change hands below their recent 52-week highs.

What recent reports highlight

Portfolio summaries compiled around late June show that Berkshire’s investment team under CEO Greg Abel deployed part of its sizeable cash pile to acquire homebuilder Taylor Morrison Home for about 6.8 billion dollars and to increase Alphabet holdings in the first quarter of 2026. INDMoney summary of recent Berkshire moves The reports also note that Warren Buffett’s historically high cash levels had weighed on Berkshire’s performance versus the broader US stock market over longer periods.

These newer deployments mark a contrast to prior years of elevated cash balances and suggest a somewhat more active capital allocation stance in public equities and full acquisitions, while the conglomerate still retains substantial liquidity for future deals. Ground News aggregation on Berkshire coverage Alphabet joins Apple as a core technology holding next to large positions in sectors such as insurance, railroads and energy.

Where the shares stand now

For the Class B listing, several price services show the stock around the high 480-dollar range at the latest update, with one trading venue quoting about 487.88 dollars and a trailing price-to-earnings ratio close to 14.7 based on roughly 33.60 dollars in earnings per share. MEXC price data for BRK.B This leaves the shares below recent 52-week highs but still comfortably above the yearly lows.

After-hours indications on US platforms point to only minor moves of a few cents around the regular close, implying a largely stable short-term reaction as investors digest the evolving portfolio mix and continued earnings contribution from operating subsidiaries. Public.com after-hours quote for Berkshire Hathaway B The NYSE listing keeps Berkshire firmly embedded in the core of the US equity market alongside other S&P 500 blue chips.

How Berkshire makes its money

Berkshire’s earnings base rests on fully owned operations in insurance, railroads, energy and manufacturing, supplemented by a sizeable portfolio of listed equities such as Apple, Alphabet and large US banks as disclosed in regular filings with US regulators. Berkshire Hathaway corporate overview Insurance subsidiaries, including GEICO and other primary and reinsurance units, generate float that can be invested in both operating businesses and securities.

Where the stock trades today

The Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares (US0846707026) last traded around 487.88 dollars on the NYSE based on late-June price data, with a trailing price-to-earnings multiple near 14.7 and earnings per share of about 33.60 dollars. MEXC valuation metrics for Berkshire B shares

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