Berkshire Hathaway Inc. disclosed a series of significant portfolio adjustments on April 22, 2026, revealing that the conglomerate has further reduced its equity exposure in several of its most prominent holdings. According to the latest regulatory filings and official company statements, the Omaha-based firm trimmed its positions in Apple Inc. and Bank of America Corp., while executing a substantial liquidation of its stake in Amazon.com Inc. These moves, overseen by Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett, indicate a continued shift toward capital preservation and a more selective approach to the technology and financial sectors.
The reduction in Apple Inc. marks a notable continuation of Berkshire’s strategy to manage its largest equity investment. The company reported a 12% decrease in its Apple holdings, selling approximately 48 million shares during the most recent period. Following this transaction, Berkshire’s remaining stake in the consumer electronics giant is valued at approximately $128 billion. During previous annual meetings, Buffett has characterized these trims as a method of managing portfolio concentration and realizing gains under current tax laws, while maintaining that Apple remains a core long-term holding for the conglomerate.
In the financial sector, Berkshire Hathaway reduced its stake in Bank of America by 8%, divesting roughly 62 million shares. This sale brings Berkshire’s total ownership in the Charlotte-based lender closer to the 9% mark, continuing a divestment trend that began in mid-2024. The move reflects a broader rebalancing of Berkshire’s banking portfolio, which has seen several exits and reductions over the past two years. Despite the sale, Bank of America remains Berkshire’s second-largest equity holding, though the firm has not provided a specific reason for the timing of this latest reduction.
The most aggressive adjustment occurred in Berkshire’s Amazon.com Inc. position. The conglomerate reduced its stake in the e-commerce and cloud services leader by 65%, leaving it with a residual holding of approximately 3.5 million shares. This significant retreat follows years of relatively stable ownership in the company. Additionally, Berkshire disclosed a 15% reduction in its stake in Pool Corporation, a wholesale distributor it first added to its portfolio in 2024. This trim suggests a more cautious outlook on the discretionary consumer sector as the company reallocates capital toward higher-yielding cash equivalents.
These divestments have pushed Berkshire Hathaway’s cash pile to a new record of $330 billion. The company confirmed that the proceeds from these sales have been primarily directed into short-term U.S. Treasury bills. Management reiterated its commitment to maintaining a fortress-like balance sheet, stating that the firm remains patient in its search for large-scale acquisitions while prioritizing shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation.