Warren Buffett Says Berkshire Hathaway Sold Apple Stock ‘Too Soon’, Signals When Firm Would Buy Again

Legendary investor Warren Buffet recently revealed that Berkshire Hathaway may have abandoned the tech giant Apple too early, despite reaping massive profits from the sale. In a candid interview with CNBC Television, Buffet acknowledged that selling Apple’s stock earlier than he should have resulted in a staggering $100 billion profit for his firm.

Buffet admitted, "I sold [Apple] too soon. But I bought it even sooner. I think we’ve made over $100 billion in that pretext." He emphasized that while he cannot predict short-term stock movements, he remains open to buying more Apple shares if the price is right. With Berkshire Hathaway sitting on over $373 billion in cash reserves, Buffet hinted at a potential future investment in AAPL.

The billionaire investor expressed his contentment with Apple being the largest holding in Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio, stating, "I’m very happy for it to be our largest holding." However, he clarified that any significant purchase of Apple stock would depend on market conditions, suggesting that it may not happen in the current market environment.

In a surprising move, Buffet sold 67% of Berkshire Hathaway’s stake in Apple in 2024, gradually divesting further in the subsequent years. Despite these sell-offs, Apple still makes up a significant portion of the firm’s portfolio, accounting for 22.6% of its holdings. At the time of writing, Apple’s stock is valued at $255.92.

As investors eagerly await Berkshire Hathaway’s next move, Buffet’s insights into the tech giant’s potential for growth continue to captivate the financial world. Whether the firm will re-enter the Apple market remains uncertain, but Buffet’s track record of strategic investments leaves many hopeful for future opportunities.

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