Warren Buffett, the 91-year-old investment icon and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has seen his net worth rise to $112 billion, making him the ninth richest man in the world. His fortune has grown by $3.55 billion in 2025 alone, thanks largely to Apple’s continued stock surge.
Apple reached a $3 trillion market valuation, a milestone that significantly boosted Berkshire Hathaway’s paper earnings. The investment firm’s early and aggressive stake in Apple, once considered out of character for Buffett, has turned out to be one of his most lucrative bets.
Berkshire’s Apple Investment Now Worth $160 Billion
Berkshire Hathaway started buying Apple shares in 2016, accumulating a $36 billion stake by mid-2018. That stake now sits at around $160 billion, making Apple one of the most valuable holdings in Buffett’s portfolio.
The investment not only delivered capital appreciation but also generates around $775 million in annual dividends for Berkshire. Buffett has even referred to Apple as Berkshire’s third-largest business, after its insurance and railroad operations.
Buffett’s Influence and Long-Term Strategy
Buffett’s aversion to tech stocks was well known, but investment aides Todd Combs and Ted Weschler helped shift his perspective. Today, Berkshire is the largest shareholder in Apple outside of ETFs and index funds.
The billionaire’s net worth translates to the ability to purchase 61.9 million troy ounces of gold or 1.41 billion barrels of crude oil. Most of his wealth is tied to Berkshire Hathaway, where he owns 39% of Class A shares.
With 20% annual compounded gains since 1965, Buffett’s track record continues to impress. His diversified stakes include holdings in Wells Fargo, U.S. Bancorp, and Seritage Growth Properties.
