Ace investor Warren Buffett’s investment arm Berkshire Hathaway opened a massive position worth $4.35 billion in Google’s Alphabet stock Class A shares (NASDAQ: GOOGL) in Q3 of 2025. The purchase was disclosed in the Q3 filings in September last year, sending waves across the US stock market.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway purchased 17.85 million GOOGL shares at an average price of roughly $243.22, bringing the investment to $4.34 billion. The huge investment brought Google’s Alphabet stock into the limelight, with retailers taking an entry position mimicking Buffett’s moves.
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Is Warren Buffett Still in Profit After Buying Google’s Alphabet Stock?
Yes, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway remains in profit after taking a $4.34 billion position in Google’s Alphabet stock. Let’s decode his Q3 of 2025 investment in GOOGL vs. April 2026 returns.
The Entry (Q3 2025): Berkshire Hathaway established its position of 17.85 million shares during the third quarter of 2025.
The Overall Cost: In Q3 of 2025, Google’s Alphabet stock traded at an average price of roughly $243.22. This brings Warren Buffett’s investment to approximately $4.34 billion.
The Current Value (April 9, 2026): Today, on Thursday, Google stock is trading at $315.50. It has surged nearly 9% since five days.
Therefore, Warren Buffett’s investment in Google’s Alphabet stock is now worth $5.63 billion. That’s an estimated return on investment (ROI) of approximately 29% in the last six to seven months.
The billionaire investor Warren Buffett has already netted $1.29 billion in profit by investing in Google’s Alphabet stock. Earning more than $1 billion in profits in less than a year is a feat only he can achieve.
Most likely, Berkshire Hathaway might not sell his position in Google’s Alphabet stock despite the $1.29 billion in profit. His most favourite holding position, in his own words, is forever. Berkshire Hathaway would most likely hold on to GOOGL for many more years.