De-dollarization concerns have, at the time of writing, prompted Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway to divest approximately $6 billion worth of bank stocks during the first quarter of 2025, while also maintaining its Apple position. The investment conglomerate’s strategic moves right now signal growing wariness about United States dollar risks in the current economic climate.
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Berkshire Hathaway Sells Bank of America, Citigroup Amid Dollar Risk
Berkshire Hathaway has, in recent months, significantly reduced its exposure to major banking institutions due to de-dollarization trends that could potentially impact the traditional banking sector. Bank of America (BAC) and Citigroup (C) have experienced the largest selloffs, which marks a notable and somewhat unexpected shift in Buffett’s investment approach.
Despite the banking sector selloff and various market fluctuations, BRK.B still maintains a “Moderate Buy” rating among analysts with an average price target of $544.00.
UBS analyst Brian Meredith stated:
“We maintain our Buy rating on Berkshire Hathaway with a $606 price target, representing approximately 19.45% upside potential.”
Apple Holdings Remain Steady Despite De-dollarization Concerns
While Berkshire Hathaway has been offloading bank stocks in the past few months, its position in Apple remains largely unchanged. This particular decision indicates Buffett’s continued confidence in the tech giant’s ability to withstand currency fluctuations in a de-dollarizing global economy.
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Analyst Sentiment Improves Despite Dollar Risks
Analyst sentiment for Berkshire Hathaway has somewhat improved recently with 4 “Buy” ratings and just 1 “Hold” rating as of May 2025. The generally positive outlook suggests that many market experts seem to approve of Buffett’s strategic repositioning away from banking stocks due to ongoing de-dollarization risks.
Kevin Heal from Argus Research noted:
“We reiterate our Buy recommendation on Berkshire Hathaway as the company strategically repositions its portfolio in response to changing global monetary conditions.”
Constellation Brands Investment Increases as Dollar Hedge
Berkshire Hathaway has, interestingly enough, increased its stake in Constellation Brands (STZ), apparently seeking consumer staples with pricing power that may provide better insulation from de-dollarization effects than traditional banking investments would.
Berkshire’s financial outlook still remains relatively strong despite its strategic repositioning to counter United States dollar risks. The company is currently expected to generate earnings of approximately $5.08 per share next quarter, with projected sales of around $93 billion or so.
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The global trend toward de-dollarization has certainly accelerated in recent times, prompting strategic portfolio adjustments from investors like Buffett and others. Berkshire Hathaway’s moves away from Bank of America and toward Apple and also Constellation Brands reveal a careful and calculated approach to navigating the shifting monetary landscape that has been exacerbated by persistent de-dollarization concerns.