Berkshire Hathaway has revealed a new investment of approximately $4.3 billion in Alphabet (Google), equivalent to 17.8 million shares, making it Berkshire’s 10th-largest holding (less than 1.4% of the portfolio).
This is a rare move, as Buffett typically avoids technology stocks, even though Berkshire’s largest position remains Apple (22% of its portfolio).
Alphabet shares are up 46% year-to-date thanks to the AI boom; however, both Alphabet and Berkshire slipped about 1% on the day the news was announced.
Berkshire also trimmed its Apple position by 15% during the quarter, reducing its holdings to 238 million shares (around $60 billion) — a notable move given Buffett’s long-term investment style.
Other technology investments held by Berkshire include:
- Amazon (AMZN) – valued at around $2.2 billion
- Verisign (VRSN) – valued at around $2.5 billion
Buffett is set to step down as CEO at the end of the year, making every portfolio adjustment closely watched.
Stock analysis:
EPS Rating and Composite Rating are A/A- → strong fundamental quality.
GOOG is in a strong uptrend, with the price holding above the 10-week EMA, 50-day MA, and all moving averages trending upward → a healthy trend. GOOG is pulling back slightly toward the 21-day EMA.
The stock broke out above the 256.70 pivot and is now +39% after 70 days → well extended from the ideal buy zone.
Recent down days have come on low volume → weak selling pressure, which is a positive signal.
Overall View:
GOOG remains in a strong uptrend with a constructive pullback. However, it is already far above the pivot, so a new entry is not optimal; better to hold and watch support at the 21-day EMA / 50-day MA.
