Berkshire Hathaway's Final Quarter Under Buffett: Sells Apple and Amazon, Buys New York Times Stake.
Feb 20, 2026, 6:31 PM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed
Why it may matterVerify against the original reporting
The reduction in stakes implies a cautionary stance on tech stocks, sparking investor concern. Historically, leadership changes such as this have led to volatility in stock prices as markets adjust expectations.
AI summary
What happened, with direct paths to the underlying reporting
In his final quarter as CEO, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reduced its stakes in Apple and Amazon while initiating a new position in The New York Times. These strategic moves mark a significant transition period for the company, potentially affecting its future investment approach and stock performance.
Berkshire Hathaway reduced stakes in Apple and Amazon in Q4.
New stake unveiled in The New York Times by Berkshire Hathaway.
Warren Buffett's tenure as CEO concludes after 60 years.
How to read this signal
Transparent limits for an AI-generated research aid
StockNews.AI groups source reporting, classifies the event, and measures subsequent price movement. This is informational research, not investment advice. Prices may be delayed or unavailable.
Related signals
More source-backed signals connected by company or event
Buffett appears to still call Berkshire's stock decisions, with Alphabet increasing its stake and rising into BRK's top holdings. Q2 activity included a $4.5B share buyback and a…
Michael Burry publicly states he’s done with Berkshire Hathaway, with little detail on why or whether the stance is temporary. The lack of specifics makes it hard to gauge BRK.A f…
Greg Abel's Berkshire is deploying its record cash hoard into buybacks and selective equity investments, including Alphabet and the Taylor Morrison deal. Q2 operating earnings ros…
Buffett-era Berkshire Hathaway stock reached an eight-month high, narrowing the gap to the S&P 500. BRK.A and BRK.B trades show improving relative value despite lag in rail and in…