Berkshire Hathaway's Latest 13F Reveals Constellation Brands Stake, Bank Cuts

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRKa) disclosed its 13F filing for Q4 2024, revealing a notable investment in Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ). The firm acquired 5.62 million Constellation shares, valued at $1.24 billion. Following the announcement, Constellation Brands stock surged 6% in after-hours trading, despite a 25.8% year-to-date decline.

Berkshire trimmed its stakes in major financial institutions. The company reduced its Citigroup (NYSE:C) holdings by 74%, lowering its position to 14.6 million shares. It also cut its Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) stake—formerly its second-largest holding—by 15%, bringing shares down to 680.2 million.

The report highlighted that Berkshire paused its Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) sell-off, maintaining 300 million shares, unchanged from Q3. This holding remains significantly lower than the 790 million shares owned at the end of 2023.

Additionally, Berkshire reduced its stake in DaVita HealthCare (NYSE:DVA) by approximately $32 million.

Investors closely monitor Berkshire's 13F filings, as Warren Buffett's long-term investment strategy influences market trends. Despite being 45 days old, the data offers insights into Berkshire's evolving portfolio and market outlook.