Berkshire Hathaway Holds $299.3 Billion in Equities as of September 30, 2026, with Apple Remaining Its Largest Holding
As of September 30, 2026, Berkshire Hathaway's reported portfolio totals $299.3 billion, spread across 26 positions. Apple accounts for 22% ($65.95 billion), followed by American Express at 17%.
Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, reported a marketable portfolio of $299.3 billion as of September 30, 2026.
Warren Buffett's Investment Philosophy at Berkshire Hathaway
Buffett's strategy focuses on acquiring shares of companies with sustainable competitive advantages, reliable management, and predictable cash flows, all held for the long term. This value-oriented approach targets undervalued businesses where the purchase price is below estimated intrinsic value, while avoiding highly cyclical or volatile technology sectors. Historically, the fund has outperformed the S&P 500 through disciplined stock selection and holding dividend-paying assets, as evidenced by its significant weighting in large-cap, stable dividend-yielding stocks. The current portfolio reflects this sector preference for financials, consumer staples, and energyâsectors where Buffett believes margins are strongest and most protected.
Key New Positions and Reinforcements
According to available information, the 13F filing does not detail price movements or new acquisitions during the quarter; it only provides a snapshot of the securities held at the end of the quarter. The inventory shows that the top ten positions total $100.5 billion (33.6% of the portfolio): Apple ($65.95 billion, 22.0%), American Express ($51.28 billion, 17.1%), Alphabet ($37.76 billion, 12.6%), Coca-Cola ($32.51 billion, 10.9%), Bank of America ($27.54 billion, 9.2%), Chevron ($13.99 billion, 4.7%), Occidental Petroleum ($12.87 billion, 4.3%), Chubb ($11.67 billion, 3.9%), Moody's ($11.17 billion, 3.7%), and Kraft Heinz ($7.69 billion, 2.6%). These holdings span technology, financials, consumer staples, energy, and insurance sectors, aligning with Buffett's focus on strong brands, recurring cash flow, and resilience to economic cycles.
Cuts and Exits â What Buffett/Management is Leaving Behind
The 13F filing does not indicate any full exits or notable reductions compared to previous periods, as it lacks temporal comparison data. Without variation data, it's impossible to identify which securities were sold or reduced. The only observable fact is the continued presence of major positions, suggesting the fund maintains its exposure to companies deemed essential to its long-term value vision.
Limitations of the 13F: What This Filing Does NOT Say
The 13F must be filed within 45 days after the end of the quarter and only includes long equity positions in U.S. securities, excluding short sales, options, futures contracts, and foreign investments. Therefore, the filing does not reflect the entirety of Berkshire Hathaway's exposure, particularly private investments, unlisted securities, and derivatives used to hedge the portfolio. Additionally, the values reported correspond to the closing prices on the last day of the quarter, which may differ from current market valuations.
