Warren Buffett Continues to Load Up on Alphabet, and This 1 Number Is the Big Reason Why
Buffett's newfound love for Alphabet rests on one number buried deep in Alphabet's financial reports.
Warren Buffett, who stepped down as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway in late 2025, continues to invest heavily in Alphabet, the parent company of Google. During a CNBC interview in June, Buffett disclosed that Berkshire Hathaway initiated a purchase of Alphabet shares in the third quarter of the same year. The acquisition was further expanded in Q1 2026, and Berkshire doubled its stake in the second quarter of 2026.
The additional shares were bought both on the open market and through a $10 billion private placement tied to Alphabet's $84.75 billion equity sale in June 2026.
Alphabet now stands as Berkshire Hathaway's third-largest equity holding, surpassing the likes of Coca-Cola, a long-standing Berkshire portfolio anchor. The reason behind Buffett's intense interest in Alphabet, despite his admitted lack of deep understanding of technology, appears to be a singular figure. The article highlights this number as the primary factor driving Buffett's decision to invest in Alphabet and his subsequent additions to the stock.
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