US EditionWarren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reveals new stake in beleaguered insurer UnitedHealth
Berkshire Hathaway acquired 5 million shares in UnitedHealth worth about $1.6 billion despite the insurer's financial and regulatory challenges, signaling strategic portfolio shifts.
- On August 15, 2025, Berkshire Hathaway, under Warren Buffett's leadership, revealed it had purchased slightly more than 5 million shares in UnitedHealth Group, with the investment valued at around $1.6 billion.
- Buffett, recognized for seeking undervalued investments, likely viewed the recent drop in UnitedHealth’s stock as a chance to buy amid industry difficulties and his previous exit from the sector.
- This new stake complements Berkshire’s other recent investments in steelmaker Nucor, homebuilders Lennar and DR Horton, and follows its exit from T-Mobile US in the same period.
- UnitedHealth’s shares had slumped 46% so far this year due to federal investigations, rising costs, and the death of its CEO, but rose over 10% after Berkshire’s stake disclosure, reflecting the 'Buffett Effect.'
- This major move into healthcare marks a change in direction for Berkshire Hathaway as Warren Buffett prepares to retire later this year after leading the company for six decades.
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