Warren buffet Most Valuable Holdings in Stock Market

 

Warren Buffett, through Berkshire Hathaway, has a concentrated portfolio. While he generally aims for long-term holdings, the value of his holdings fluctuates with market conditions.² As of recent disclosures (primarily Q1 2025 and late 2024 data), here are some of his most valuable stock holdings, the value, and their industries:

Most Valuable Holdings (Approximate Values as of Recent Disclosures):

1. Apple Inc. (AAPL):

   • Value: Approximately $60.27 billion—$66.6 billion (though he has slightly reduced his stake recently, it remains his largest holding).
   • Industry: Technology (specifically Consumer Electronics and Services) - often viewed by Buffett as a consumer staple due to its strong brand loyalty and ecosystem.

2. American Express Company (AXP):

   • Value: Approximately $38.24 billion - $40.79 billion.
   • Industry: Financials (Payment Processing/Credit Cards).

3. Bank of America Corporation (BAC):

   • Value: Approximately $25.92 billion - $26.35 billion.
   • Industry: Financials (Banking).

4. The Coca-Cola Company (KO):

   • Value: Approximately $28.64 billion - $29.7 billion.
   • Industry: Consumer Staples (Beverages).

5. Chevron Corporation (CVX):

   • Value: Approximately $16.36 billion - $19.84 billion.
   • Industry: Energy (Oil and Gas).

6. Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY):

   • Value: Approximately $10.8 billion - $13.07 billion.
   • Industry: Energy (Oil and Gas Exploration and Production).

7. Moody's Corporation (MCO):

   • Value: Approximately $11.48 billion - $11.82 billion.
   • Industry: Financials (Credit Rating Services).

8. The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC):

   • Value: Approximately $8.7 billion - $9.9 billion.
   • Industry: Consumer Staples (Food and Beverages).

Key Industry Concentrations:

Buffett's portfolio is heavily concentrated in a few key sectors, reflecting his investment philosophy of understanding the businesses he invests in in:⁶

• Financials: This sector consistently forms the largest portion of his portfolio, with significant holdings in banks, credit card companies, and financial services.
• Technology: Driven largely by his substantial investment in Apple, the technology sector has become a significant part of his portfolio, though he views Apple more as a consumer products company.
• Consumer Staples: Long-held favorites like Coca-Cola and Kraft Heinz demonstrate his preference for businesses that provide essential goods and services with strong brand power.
• Energy: More recently, he has increased his exposure to the energy sector with significant stakes in Chevron and Occidental Petroleum.