Buffett’s Bold Bet: Berkshire Takes $4.3 Billion Stake in Alphabet Amid Regulatory Storm

In a striking departure from his traditional investment approach, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has established a massive position in Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google. The investment firm disclosed holdings of nearly 18 million shares valued at approximately $4.3 billion as of September 30, 2025, according to a quarterly filing with the SEC. Based on recent market movements, this position has likely surpassed the $5 billion threshold, positioning Alphabet among Berkshire’s top ten equity holdings.

The timing of this substantial investment comes as Alphabet faces significant regulatory pressure on both sides of the Atlantic. On November 13, Google formally rejected the European Commission’s demand to divest portions of its advertising technology business. Instead of agreeing Read more...