Warren Buffett's AAPL Position Overview
Warren Buffett (via Berkshire Hathaway INC) currently holds 238.2M shares of Apple Inc. (AAPL) worth $60.66 B, representing 22.69% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 39 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Warren Buffett has maintained a strategic position in AAPL, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2018, adding 296.9M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2024, reducing 389.4M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Warren Buffett's Apple (AAPL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Apple (AAPL) Trades by Warren Buffett
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2016 | +39.25 M | New Buy | 39.25 M | $27.25 |
| Q2 2016 | +21.66 M | Add 55.20% | 60.91 M | $23.90 |
| Q4 2016 | +168.53 M | Add 276.68% | 229.44 M | $28.95 |
| Q1 2017 | +287.99 M | Add 125.52% | 517.43 M | $35.91 |
| Q2 2017 | +3.34 M | Add 0.65% | 520.77 M | $36.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +15.6 M | Add 3.00% | 536.37 M | $38.53 |
| Q4 2017 | +124.96 M | Add 23.30% | 661.34 M | $42.31 |
| Q1 2018 | +296.93 M | Add 44.90% | 958.27 M | $41.95 |
| Q2 2018 | +49.55 M | Add 5.17% | 1.01 B | $46.28 |
| Q3 2018 | +2.09 M | Add 0.21% | 1.01 B | $56.44 |
| Q4 2018 | -11.56 M | Reduce 1.14% | 998.36 M | $39.44 |
| Q3 2019 | -3 M | Reduce 0.30% | 995.35 M | $55.99 |
| Q4 2019 | -14.73 M | Reduce 1.48% | 980.62 M | $73.41 |
| Q3 2020 | -36.33 M | Reduce 3.70% | 944.3 M | $115.81 |
| Q4 2020 | -57.16 M | Reduce 6.05% | 887.14 M | $132.69 |
| Q1 2022 | +3.79 M | Add 0.43% | 890.92 M | $174.61 |
| Q2 2022 | +3.88 M | Add 0.44% | 894.8 M | $136.72 |
| Q4 2022 | +333,856 | Add 0.04% | 895.14 M | $129.93 |
| Q1 2023 | +20.42 M | Add 2.28% | 915.56 M | $164.90 |
| Q4 2023 | -10 M | Reduce 1.09% | 905.56 M | $192.53 |
| Q1 2024 | -116.19 M | Reduce 12.83% | 789.37 M | $171.48 |
| Q2 2024 | -389.37 M | Reduce 49.33% | 400 M | $210.62 |
| Q3 2024 | -100 M | Reduce 25.00% | 300 M | $233.00 |
| Q2 2025 | -20 M | Reduce 6.67% | 280 M | $205.17 |
| Q3 2025 | -41.79 M | Reduce 14.92% | 238.21 M | $254.63 |
Warren Buffett's Apple Investment FAQs
Warren Buffett first purchased Apple Inc. (AAPL) in Q1 2016, acquiring 39,246,988 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Warren Buffett has held Apple Inc. (AAPL) for 39 quarters since Q1 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Warren Buffett's largest addition to Apple Inc. (AAPL) was in Q1 2018, adding 958,270,532 shares worth $40.19 B. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Warren Buffett's firm, Berkshire Hathaway INC, owns 238,212,764 shares of Apple Inc. (AAPL), valued at approximately $60.66 B. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Apple Inc. (AAPL) represents approximately 22.69% of Warren Buffett'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.
Warren Buffett's peak holding in Apple Inc. (AAPL) was 1,009,915,116 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.