Gotrade News - Berkshire Hathaway's investment portfolio is currently sitting at over $300 billion, and it still very much reflects the Warren Buffett playbook. Even though the Oracle of Omaha has stepped down as CEO, the stocks in that portfolio remain solid picks worth paying attention to.
Greg Abel, Buffett's hand-picked successor, is widely expected to stick with the same approach. That means doubling down on companies with strong management, consistent earnings, market leadership, and a wide economic moat.
Key Takeaways:
- Berkshire's top three holdings, Apple, Kroger, and Bank of America, all posted revenue growth in their latest reporting periods
- Kroger stands out as a defensive play since consumer staples tend to hold up even when the economy slows down
- Both Bank of America and Kroger offer a 2% dividend yield backed by years of consecutive annual increases
Tech and Consumer Staples Still Pulling Their Weight
Apple remains the biggest position in Berkshire's portfolio at 227.9 million shares. That accounts for 19.3% of the entire investment portfolio, according to The Motley Fool.
Now, Berkshire did hold as many as 906 million Apple shares back in late 2023 before trimming heavily. But this looks more like a rebalancing move than a loss of conviction in Apple itself.
And Apple's numbers keep looking sharp. Revenue in Q1 2026 came in at $143.8 billion, up 16% year over year, powered by over 2.5 billion active devices worldwide.
On the other end of the spectrum, Kroger brings a totally different flavor as the second-largest grocery chain in the U.S. It holds roughly 9% market share, trailing only Walmart at 21%.
Kroger runs more than 2,700 locations and 2,200 in-store pharmacies across the country, serving around 11 million customers daily. Berkshire currently holds 50 million shares of the company.
What makes Kroger appealing is its defensive nature since people still need to eat no matter what the economy looks like. The company also has dozens of private-label brands priced below name-brand goods, giving it an edge when shoppers start tightening their belts.
Financials Remain a Core Pillar of the Buffett Portfolio
Berkshire has always been big on financials, holding positions in Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. But the heavyweight champ in the banking space is Bank of America, where Berkshire owns over 517 million shares.
Bank of America is the second-largest bank in the U.S., right behind JPMorgan Chase. Its footprint spans more than 3,900 branches and a massive network of 15,000 ATMs nationwide.
Performance-wise, Bank of America pulled in $113.1 billion in revenue throughout 2025, a 7% bump year over year. Net income hit $30.5 billion, climbing 13% compared to 2024, as reported by The Motley Fool.
On top of those solid earnings, Bank of America dishes out a 2% dividend yield. The bank has raised its dividend every single year for the past 12 years straight, making it a pretty compelling pick for anyone looking to build a steady income stream.
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Reference:
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The Motley Fool, The Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy With $300 Right Now. Accessed on February 27, 2026
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