Berkshire Hathaway reports $299.3 billion in assets in Q3 2026, Apple remains the largest holding
Under Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway holds $299.3 billion in listed assets as of September 30, 2026. Apple, American Express, and Alphabet together account for over 50% of the portfolio.
Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, reports a listed portfolio of $299.3 billion as of September 30, 2026, spread across 26 positions in the third-quarter 13F-HR filing.
Warren Buffett follows a "value" approach focusing on businesses with sustainable competitive advantages, strong cash flow, and quality management. For over six decades, the conglomerate has delivered returns exceeding market averages by investing in long-term purchases and retaining earnings. Preferred sectors include financial services, consumer goods, selective technology, and energy, reflecting a preference for stable cash flows and recognized brands. This philosophy is reflected in the portfolio's high concentration on a limited number of stocks, as shown by its current allocation.
Key new positions and increases
The 13F filing does not detail intra-quarter movements but indicates that the top ten positions total $236.5 billion, representing 79% of the reported portfolio. Apple Inc. remains the largest holding at $65.95 billion, accounting for 22.0% of the total, followed by American Express ($51.28 billion, 17.1%) and Alphabet Inc. ($37.76 billion, 12.6%). Consumer staples like Coca-Cola ($32.51 billion, 10.9%) and financial institutions such as Bank of America ($27.54 billion, 9.2%) complete the top ten. The remaining positions, including Chevron, Occidental Petroleum, Chubb, Moody's, and Kraft Heinz, cover energy, insurance, and food sectors, each representing between 2.6% and 4.7% of the portfolio. These relative weights illustrate Buffett's confidence in companies with strong cash flow generation and market leadership.
Reductions and exits - what Buffett is leaving behind
According to available information, the quarterly 13F-HR report does not signal any full exits from positions or major reductions within the portfolio. The absence of explicit mention of divestments indicates that existing positions were maintained, or that changes did not reach the threshold required to be reported separately in the filing. Thus, no stock was removed from the 13F list for this quarter.
The limits of the 13F: what this filing does NOT say
The 13F form, filed with the SEC within 45 days after the end of the quarter, only lists long positions in U.S. listed stocks. It excludes short positions, options, unlisted securities, and assets held outside the United States. Additionally, the filing deadline means that the data reflects the situation on the last day of the quarter but may be several weeks outdated by the time of publication. Finally, the 13F provides no information on purchase prices, acquisition dates, or holding objectives, limiting the interpretation of short-term strategy.
