Berkshire Hathaway Reports $299.3 Billion Across 26 Positions at the End of Q3 2026
Under Warren Buffett’s leadership, Berkshire Hathaway reported a $299.3 billion equity portfolio as of July 31, 2026, spread across 26 positions. Apple makes up 22% of the portfolio, followed by American Express (17%) and Alphabet (13%).
Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, reported a $299.3 billion equity portfolio as of July 31, 2026, spread across 26 positions according to the 13F-HR filing submitted on August 14, 2026, with the SEC.
Warren Buffett employs a so-called “value” investing approach, which involves acquiring companies whose market price is below their estimated intrinsic value. This strategy relies on identifying businesses with sustainable competitive advantages, reliable management, and the ability to generate stable cash flows. The fund primarily focuses on U.S.-listed equities, with a preference for sectors such as consumer goods, financial services, and energy, where Buffett believes significant margin of safety can be identified.
Key New Positions and Strengthens
The 13F filing reveals that the top ten positions account for 99.2% of the reported portfolio. Apple Inc. is the top holding at $65.95 billion (22.0% of the total), representing 227,917,808 shares. American Express Co. follows with $51.28 billion (17.1% of the portfolio) and 151,610,700 shares. Alphabet Inc. is third at $37.76 billion (12.6% of the portfolio) and 105,979,600 shares. Coca-Cola Co. comes in fourth with $32.51 billion (10.9%) and 400,000,000 shares. Bank of America Corp. rounds out the top five at $27.54 billion (9.2%) and 483,394,015 shares. The remaining positions, all exceeding 4% of the portfolio, include Chevron Corporation ($13.99 billion, 4.7%), Occidental Petroleum Corp. ($12.87 billion, 4.3%), Chubb Limited ($11.67 billion, 3.9%), Moody’s Corp. ($11.17 billion, 3.7%), and Kraft Heinz Co. ($7.69 billion, 2.6%). The remaining 16 positions total $26.8 billion, representing approximately 9% of the portfolio.
Cuts and Exits – What Buffett is Leaving Behind
The 13F-HR report provides no details on reductions or complete exits among the top ten holdings. No figures are disclosed for divestitures, indicating that the fund maintained or strengthened all these positions during the period. Without additional data, it’s impossible to identify any securities sold or reduced during the quarter.
Limitations of the 13F: What This Filing Does NOT Say
A 13F filing must be submitted within 45 days of the end of the quarter, introducing a reporting lag that can obscure recent moves. The form only includes long equity positions in U.S.-listed companies; it excludes short positions, options, futures contracts, and securities held through non-U.S. vehicles or private investment funds. Consequently, the table presented does not reflect the full scope of Berkshire Hathaway’s exposures, including indirect subsidiaries’ stakes or bond investments.
