Warren Buffett has said that selling Apple stock earlier than planned was a mistake, even though his company still holds a large stake. The Berkshire Hathaway chairman shared his views in a recent interview, reflecting on his long investment in Apple.
Buffett has gradually reduced Berkshire Hathaway’s Apple holdings over the past few months, including a sale in February 2026. Despite this, he made it clear that Apple remains the firm’s largest single investment.
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CNBC reported that Buffett acknowledged the timing of his decision. He said,
“I sold it too soon, but I bought it even sooner, so yeah, I think we’ve made over $100 billion in that pre-tax.”
His comments show that while he sees the sale as early, he still considers the investment highly successful overall.
Buffett continued to express strong confidence in Apple’s business. He highlighted the company’s performance compared to others owned by Berkshire Hathaway.
He said, “It’s remarkable, it’s better than any business we own outright.”
Buffett also praised Apple CEO Tim Cook for his leadership. He said, “Tim Cook is a fantastic manager, and he’s a good guy, and somehow he gets along with everybody in the world.”
He also pointed to the iPhone as a standout product. “Just think of something that is as useful as the iPhone is,” he said.
At the same time, Buffett noted that while Steve Jobs created Apple, Cook has managed and grown the company effectively after him.
Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway is not planning to buy more Apple stock at current prices. He said, “We would buy a lot of it, but not in this market.”
He suggested that market conditions remain uncertain, especially for technology stocks. Changes in global trade policies and tariffs continue to affect how companies like Apple operate and invest.
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