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Buffett sold 77% of Amazon, 75% of Apple, and half of Bank of America shares, citing valuation and tax changes, while investing $352 million in The New York Times.
- In the fourth quarter of 2025, Berkshire Hathaway bought 5,065,744 shares of The New York Times worth $352 million, after selling stakes in Amazon, Apple, and Bank of America.
- After a sustained selling streak, Berkshire Hathaway sold stocks for 13 consecutive quarters since Oct. 1, 2022, with valuation concerns cited as the prevailing theme.
- During Q4, Berkshire reduced specific stakes by large percentages, cutting Amazon by about 77%, Apple by about 75% since Sept. 30, 2023, and Bank of America by about 50% since mid-2024.
- The New York Times acquisition, backed by growing digital subscriptions, stands out as a legacy-media reentry while Apple remains Berkshire's largest holding at $62 billion.
- Decision uncertainty persists because Berkshire's 13F filing does not specify whether Buffett, Abel, or Weschler directed the trades, amid Amazon's relative weakness over the past year.
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Why Did Buffett Dump Amazon?
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The Berkshire Hataway, of Warren Buffett, reduced its participation in the Amazon in more than 75% in the fourth quarter, while he set up a position in The New York Times Co., his last new post as president of the Conglomerate. The New York Times Co.'s actions fired more than 10% in the negotiations after the closing of the market in New York.
Shortly before his departure as head of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett rebuilt his well-respected portfolio and cut a tech position by more than 75 percent.
Warren Buffett Dumped Shares of Amazon, Apple, and Bank of America, and Added One Brand-New Stock in His Final Quarter Before Retirement
The Oracle of Omaha's final quarter as Berkshire Hathaway CEO revealed more significant net selling activity, and one curious $352 million purchase.
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