Wallace Weitz's BRK.B Position Overview
Wallace Weitz (via Weitz Investment Management, Inc.) currently holds 286.9K shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) worth $144.21 M, representing 7.83% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Wallace Weitz has maintained a long-term strategic position in BRK.B, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2014, adding 153.6K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2016, reducing 221.5K shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Wallace Weitz's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Trades by Wallace Weitz
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +1.1 M | Add 0.00% | 1.1 M | $111.92 |
| Q3 2013 | +12,800 | Add 1.16% | 1.12 M | $113.51 |
| Q4 2013 | +2,989 | Add 0.27% | 1.12 M | $118.56 |
| Q1 2014 | +110,069 | Add 9.84% | 1.23 M | $124.97 |
| Q2 2014 | +153,596 | Add 12.50% | 1.38 M | $126.56 |
| Q3 2014 | +36,477 | Add 2.64% | 1.42 M | $138.14 |
| Q4 2014 | +16,048 | Add 1.13% | 1.44 M | $150.15 |
| Q1 2015 | +14,262 | Add 0.99% | 1.45 M | $144.32 |
| Q2 2015 | +22,716 | Add 1.57% | 1.47 M | $136.11 |
| Q3 2015 | +109,208 | Add 7.42% | 1.58 M | $130.40 |
| Q4 2015 | -33,820 | Reduce 2.14% | 1.55 M | $132.04 |
| Q1 2016 | -14,258 | Reduce 0.92% | 1.53 M | $141.88 |
| Q2 2016 | -56,688 | Reduce 3.70% | 1.48 M | $144.79 |
| Q3 2016 | -32,794 | Reduce 2.22% | 1.44 M | $144.47 |
| Q4 2016 | -221,493 | Reduce 15.34% | 1.22 M | $162.98 |
| Q1 2017 | -72,767 | Reduce 5.95% | 1.15 M | $166.68 |
| Q2 2017 | -12,065 | Reduce 1.05% | 1.14 M | $169.37 |
| Q3 2017 | +7,068 | Add 0.62% | 1.14 M | $183.32 |
| Q4 2017 | -7,232 | Reduce 0.63% | 1.14 M | $198.22 |
| Q1 2018 | -7,666 | Reduce 0.67% | 1.13 M | $199.48 |
| Q2 2018 | -450 | Reduce 0.04% | 1.13 M | $186.65 |
| Q3 2018 | -207,654 | Reduce 18.39% | 921,538 | $214.11 |
| Q4 2018 | -63,117 | Reduce 6.85% | 858,421 | $204.18 |
| Q1 2019 | -56,229 | Reduce 6.55% | 802,192 | $200.89 |
| Q2 2019 | +7,215 | Add 0.90% | 809,407 | $213.17 |
| Q3 2019 | -5,600 | Reduce 0.69% | 803,807 | $208.02 |
| Q4 2019 | -536 | Reduce 0.07% | 803,271 | $226.50 |
| Q1 2020 | -11,500 | Reduce 1.43% | 791,771 | $182.83 |
| Q3 2020 | -80,000 | Reduce 10.10% | 711,771 | $212.94 |
| Q4 2020 | -85,250 | Reduce 11.98% | 626,521 | $231.87 |
| Q1 2021 | -60,221 | Reduce 9.61% | 566,300 | $255.47 |
| Q2 2021 | -61,150 | Reduce 10.80% | 505,150 | $277.92 |
| Q4 2021 | +669 | Add 0.13% | 505,819 | $299.00 |
| Q1 2022 | -70,369 | Reduce 13.91% | 435,450 | $352.91 |
| Q2 2022 | -25,000 | Reduce 5.74% | 410,450 | $273.02 |
| Q3 2022 | -10,000 | Reduce 2.44% | 400,450 | $267.02 |
| Q4 2022 | -20,000 | Reduce 4.99% | 380,450 | $308.90 |
| Q1 2023 | -7,000 | Reduce 1.84% | 373,450 | $308.77 |
| Q2 2023 | -1,300 | Reduce 0.35% | 372,150 | $341.00 |
| Q3 2023 | -10,200 | Reduce 2.74% | 361,950 | $350.30 |
| Q4 2023 | -7,500 | Reduce 2.07% | 354,450 | $356.66 |
| Q1 2024 | -27,250 | Reduce 7.69% | 327,200 | $420.52 |
| Q2 2024 | -4,000 | Reduce 1.22% | 323,200 | $406.80 |
| Q1 2025 | -36,350 | Reduce 11.25% | 286,850 | $532.58 |
Wallace Weitz's Berkshire Hathaway Investment FAQs
Wallace Weitz first purchased Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) in Q2 2013, acquiring 1,103,192 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Wallace Weitz has held Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Wallace Weitz's largest addition to Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) was in Q2 2013, adding 1,103,192 shares worth $123.47 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Wallace Weitz's firm, Weitz Investment Management, Inc., owns 286,850 shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B), valued at approximately $144.21 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) represents approximately 7.83% of Wallace Weitz's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Wallace Weitz's peak holding in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) was 1,581,357 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.