Buffett Regrets Selling Apple, Would Buy If Cheap
Buffett Regrets Selling Apple. On March 31, 2026 he said he would buy only if Apple fell enough, keeping markets focused on valuation and cash.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Buffett said he sold Apple too soon and would repurchase only if valuations became attractive.
- Berkshire realized more than $100 billion in pre-tax gains from Apple.
- Berkshire held over $370 billion cash and bought $17 billion in Treasury bills that week.
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Warren Buffett said on March 31, 2026, that he sold his Apple Inc. stake too soon, realizing more than $100 billion in pre-tax gains. He added that Berkshire Hathaway would buy substantially only if the stock became cheaply valued.
Buffett Regrets Apple Sale and Praises Leadership
Buffett acknowledged selling Apple too early and said he would buy a significant amount if the stock price fell to attractive levels. He described current market valuations as unappealing. He praised Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook, calling him an outstanding manager who has run the company effectively while building on the foundation set by Steve Jobs.
At 95, Buffett remains Berkshire Hathaway’s chairman after the 2025 CEO transition to Greg Abel. He continues to attend the company’s offices daily and discusses trades with director Mark Millard, maintaining hands-on influence over capital allocation.
Berkshire’s Apple Stake and Cash Position
Berkshire’s Apple stake is valued at about $62 billion, representing roughly 5.8% ownership and remaining the conglomerate’s largest single equity holding. The position was trimmed from a peak above $170 billion to about $75 billion entering 2025. Berkshire realized the figure in pre-tax profits from its Apple investment.
At the end of 2025, Berkshire’s cash and equivalents exceeded $370 billion. During the week of March 31, 2026, the company purchased $17 billion in Treasury bills. Berkshire resumed share repurchases on March 4, 2026, buying the equivalent of roughly 309 Class A shares for about $226 million.
Buffett said he would refrain from large-scale purchases without a substantial market decline, such as past drops greater than 50%. His comments, combined with Berkshire’s cash reserves and recent Treasury purchases, suggest the company is prepared to deploy capital if Apple’s valuation becomes more attractive.
