"Buffett's Latest Portfolio: Cutting Tech and Bank Stocks, Boosting Consumer Staples"

# Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio Shrinks by $9 Billion in Q1 2025 Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B), under the stewardship of legendary investor Warren Buffett, witnessed a decline in its portfolio value by nearly $9 billion in the first quarter of 2025. The latest 13-F filing disclosed on May 15 reveals that the total portfolio value plummeted 3.11%, descending from $267 billion at the end of December 2024 to $258.7 billion by March 31, 2025. The number of holdings also dropped from 38 to 36. Significant changes in Buffett’s portfolio included notable movements in Pool Corporation (NASDAQ: POOL), Citigroup (NYSE: C), and Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU). # Significant Moves in Pool Corporation, Citigroup, and Nu Holdings According to financial news site Finbold, Buffett executed noteworthy investments and divestments during Q1. Berkshire Hathaway acquired an additional 865,311 shares of Pool Corporation, valued at approximately $261 million. This purchase increased the company's holdings in Pool from 598,689 shares to 1.46 million shares, marking a 145% rise. Conversely, Berkshire completely exited its stakes in Citigroup and Nu Holdings. The firm sold its 14.6 million shares of Citigroup, valued at around $1 billion, and disposed of its 40 million shares of Nu Holdings, worth approximately $416 million, resulting in a total divestment from both companies. # Coca-Cola and Constellation Brands Gain Focus; Apple and Bank Stocks See Reductions Buffett significantly increased his stake in Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) during Q1 2025. He added about 6.4 million shares of the alcohol producer to Berkshire's portfolio, investing an additional $961 million. This move more than doubled the holding from 5.6 million shares at the end of 2024 to 12 million shares. Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), a cornerstone of Buffett's portfolio, saw no new buy or sell activity but benefited from a stock price increase. The value of Berkshire’s position surged by $3.74 billion, driven by a 15.82% rise in Coca-Cola's share price, which climbed from $61.84 on January 2, 2025, to $71.62 on March 31. On the flip side, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which remains the largest holding in Berkshire's portfolio, experienced an 8.91% decline in stock price during the quarter, dropping from $243.85 at the start of the year to $222.13 by the end of March. Despite no changes in Berkshire’s position, the value of Apple’s holdings decreased from $75 billion to $66.6 billion over the period. In the banking sector, Buffett continued his selling spree in Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). During Q1 2025, Berkshire sold 48.6 million shares, valued at approximately $3.5 billion. This reduction brought down the position value from $29.9 billion to $26.3 billion. # Berkshire's Top Holdings at the End of Q1 2025 Despite the decline in Apple’s stock price, it remained Berkshire Hathaway's largest holding at the end of Q1 2025, with a portfolio value of $66.6 billion, accounting for 26% of the firm's total investments. American Express (NYSE: AXP) ranked second, representing 16% of the portfolio with 151.6 million shares valued at $40.8 billion. Coca-Cola continued to hold a strong position as the third-largest holding, accounting for 11% of the portfolio with 400 million shares valued at $28.6 billion. Warren Buffett’s portfolio activity underscores his strategic decision-making amid dynamic market conditions, shedding underperformers while reinforcing long-term commitments in key sectors. Investors closely monitor the Oracle of Omaha's moves for insights on navigating a fluctuating financial landscape.