Berkshire Hathaway revealed on Tuesday a new stake in The New York Times, signaling a return to the media sector that Warren Buffett exited in 2020 after divesting the conglomerate’s newspaper holdings.
In its latest 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Berkshire disclosed ownership of approximately 5.07 million New York Times shares, valued at $351.7 million as of December 31, 2025. The filing details the Omaha, Nebraska-based company’s U.S.-listed equity holdings at year-end, which represent the bulk of its stock portfolio.
During the fourth quarter of 2025, Berkshire also reduced its position in Apple — its largest equity holding — by about 4%, trimming roughly 10.3 million shares while keeping the stake valued around $62 billion. Additionally, it sold 77% of its Amazon.com shares (about 7.7 million shares).
The quarter represented the close of Warren Buffett’s 60-year tenure as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Greg Abel assumed the chief executive role on January 1, 2026, with Buffett continuing as chairman.
The filing does not specify which team member — Buffett, Abel, or portfolio manager Ted Weschler — directed the investments. Portfolio manager Todd Combs departed in December 2025 to join JPMorgan Chase.
MacDailyNews Take: Holding $62 billion of Apple while taking a trim off the top for whatever purposes, signals continued confidence in Cupertino.
Apple and, indeed, the entire U.S. economy, are primed to roar in 2026! – MacDailyNews, January 27, 2026
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