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Has Berkshire Hathaway become too big to grow?

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Has Berkshire Hathaway become too big to grow?

Warren Buffett's annual letter to shareholders acknowledges that Berkshire Hathaway's size makes it difficult to find meaningful acquisitions, resulting in large cash and T-bill holdings that diminish returns. This raises the question of whether it would be better to split the conglomerate's different businesses to alleviate the constraint of size. Additionally, with cash holdings exceeding prudent levels, there may be a need to return cash to shareholders. The article also mentions the issues at electric utility BHE.

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Warren Buffett is sitting on over $325 billion cash as Berkshire Hathaway keeps selling Apple stock

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Warren Buffett is sitting on over $325 billion cash as Berkshire Hathaway keeps selling Apple stock

Warren Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway, continues to build its cash reserve exceeding $325 billion by unloading shares of Apple and Bank of America. Despite profiting from its diverse business portfolio, Berkshire Hathaway has not made any major acquisitions. The stake in Apple, valued at $69.9 billion, remains the largest investment for Berkshire Hathaway, even though it has decreased significantly since last year. Berkshire Hathaway reported operating earnings of $10.09 billion, slightly down from the previous year. The company's revenue for the third quarter remained consistent at $92.995 billion.

Warren Buffett exits Paytm with a 40% loss

The Arc Web

The Arc Web · 1y ago

Warren Buffett exits Paytm with a 40% loss

Warren Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway, has divested its investment in Paytm-owner One97 Communications, incurring a loss of 40%. Berkshire had invested Rs 2,179 crore ($261 million) in Paytm in 2017, but since the IPO, it has sold its shares for a total of Rs 1,315 crore ($158 million) resulting in a loss. Paytm has managed to narrow its losses and grow its revenue in recent quarters.

Buffett’s possible final shareholder Q&A. Where to watch BusinessToday

Business Today

Business Today · 3m ago

Buffett’s possible final shareholder Q&A. Where to watch BusinessToday

Warren Buffett, the 94-year-old investing legend, is expected to discuss key issues at the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting. Topics include succession planning and changes in the company's highly observed portfolio. This event might be Buffett's final shareholder Q&A session, drawing significant attention from investors and stakeholders eager for insights into the future direction of Berkshire Hathaway.

Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway Q3 net loss widens to $12.77 billion

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway Q3 net loss widens to $12.77 billion

Berkshire Hathaway, headed by Warren Buffett, reported a net loss of $12.77 billion for the third quarter, primarily due to a decline in stock prices. However, the company's operating profit rose by 41% to $10.76 billion, mainly driven by improved results from its insurance operations. Berkshire Hathaway repurchased $1.1 billion of its own stock during the quarter, marking a total of about $7 billion repurchases for the year.

Warren Buffet pays tribute to Charlie Munger in letter to shareholders

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Warren Buffet pays tribute to Charlie Munger in letter to shareholders

Warren Buffett praised his late partner, Charlie Munger, as the architect of Berkshire Hathaway in his annual letter to shareholders. This is Buffett's first letter without Munger, who passed away in November 2023. Buffett credits Munger with shaping Berkshire's success and guiding him away from bad investment habits. Berkshire Hathaway reported strong fourth-quarter earnings, with its insurance business benefiting from improved underwriting. The conglomerate's net income reached a record $96.2 billion, boosted by the rising stock market. Berkshire also spent $9.2 billion on share repurchases in 2023.

Warren Buffett to Hang His Boots As Berkshire Hathway CEO After 55 Years, Proposes Greg Abel as Successor

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 3m ago

Warren Buffett to Hang His Boots As Berkshire Hathway CEO After 55 Years, Proposes Greg Abel as Successor

Warren Buffett, the iconic CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, announced his retirement after 60 years, proposing Greg Abel as his successor. Abel, already managing the non-insurance operations, will also oversee insurance and investment decisions. Despite retiring, Buffett plans to retain his shares, underscoring confidence in Berkshire's future under Abel. His tenure saw a remarkable 19.9% annual return, doubling the S&P 500’s performance. Abel's promotion represents a significant, albeit expected, generational transition at Berkshire Hathaway.

Warren Buffett details Berkshire’s Apple, Chevron and Capital One sales while also buying more Chubb

Livemint

Livemint · 11m ago

Warren Buffett details Berkshire’s Apple, Chevron and Capital One sales while also buying more Chubb

Warren Buffett has confirmed that he sold over 389 million Apple shares during the second quarter of this year. However, Berkshire Hathaway still holds 400 million shares, making it the conglomerate's largest holding in its stock portfolio. Berkshire has also reduced its investments in Bank of America, Chevron, Capital One, Floor & Decor Holdings, T-Mobile, Louisiana Pacific, and sold its nearly $1 billion Snowflake investment. Berkshire has a cash pile of $277 billion, a record high. Additionally, Berkshire increased its investments in Chubb and Occidental Petroleum, and made smaller investments in Heico Corp. and Ulta Beauty.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sells entire stake in Paytm via bulk deal

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sells entire stake in Paytm via bulk deal

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, through its unit BH International Holdings, has sold its entire stake in Paytm. The unit sold approximately 1.56 crore shares in the digital payments company. As of September end, BH International Holdings held a 2.46% stake in Paytm.

Warren Buffett to Step Down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO; Greg Abel Named Successor, Buffett Remains Chairman

deepnewz

deepnewz · 2m ago

Warren Buffett to Step Down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO; Greg Abel Named Successor, Buffett Remains Chairman

Warren Buffett, age 94, will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, with Greg Abel named as his successor. Buffett will remain as chairman of the board. In the first quarter of 2025, Berkshire Hathaway exited its positions in Citigroup and Nubank, reduced its stake in Bank of America by over 48 million shares, and cut its holdings in Capital One by 4%. On the buying side, the company doubled its position in Constellation Brands, increased its stake in Pool Corp by 144%, and raised its holdings in Domino’s Pizza by 10%.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Trims Its Massive Stake in Apple

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Trims Its Massive Stake in Apple

Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, sold around 1% of its stake in Apple during Q4 2023, leaving it with a 5.9% stake valued at $167 billion. This move comes as Apple faces various challenges, including regulatory scrutiny and declining sales. Berkshire also reduced its position in HP but increased its stakes in Chevron and Occidental Petroleum. Investors await Buffett's annual letter, scheduled to be released on February 24.

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