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$17 billion Alphabet buy lifts Google's parent to third-largest Berkshire holding

$17 billion added to Berkshire Hathaway's Alphabet stake is the number that now places Google's parent company in the third position in Berkshire's equity portfolio. The purchase built on an existing holding. Only two equity names in that…

By Warren Ashby·Aug 15, 2026·1 min read·markets·GOOGL · BRK.B · MS

Key takeaways

  • Berkshire Hathaway added $17 billion to its existing Alphabet stake, making Google's parent company the third-largest holding in Berkshire's equity portfolio.
  • The $17 billion is the incremental addition to the position, not the total size of Berkshire's Alphabet holding.
  • Alphabet was already part of Berkshire's portfolio before this purchase, and the add-on alone lifted it to third place.
  • Only two equity names in Berkshire's portfolio now rank above Alphabet.
  • Berkshire now holds more in Alphabet than in every other equity name it carries except two.

$17 billion added to Berkshire Hathaway's Alphabet stake is the number that now places Google's parent company in the third position in Berkshire's equity portfolio. The purchase built on an existing holding. Only two equity names in that book rank above Alphabet.

The $17 billion is the incremental addition, not the combined size of the position. Alphabet, Google's parent, was already in Berkshire's portfolio before this purchase; the add-on alone was enough to lift it to third. That rank means Berkshire now holds more in Alphabet than in every other equity name it carries except two.

Third place in Berkshire's equity portfolio is a named position with weight. The $17 billion figure moved Alphabet there.

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Frequently asked

How much did Berkshire Hathaway add to its Alphabet stake?

Berkshire added $17 billion to its existing Alphabet holding.

Does the $17 billion represent the total size of Berkshire's Alphabet position?

No, the $17 billion is only the incremental addition, not the combined size of the position.

Where does Alphabet now rank in Berkshire's equity portfolio?

Alphabet is now the third-largest holding, with only two equity names ranking above it.

Was Alphabet already in Berkshire's portfolio before this purchase?

Yes, Alphabet was already held by Berkshire, and this add-on alone lifted it to third place.