Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, purchased $14.5 billion of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Class A stock. The investment includes a $10 billion direct stock purchase. An additional $4.5 billion was allocated to share repurchases. This move increases Berkshire Hathaway’s pre-existing $4.5 billion stake in the company.
The investment signals a significant vote of confidence in Alphabet’s artificial intelligence advancements. Alphabet remains a top performer among the Magnificent 7 stocks in 2026.
On Monday, August 10, 2026, GOOGL opened the trading session at $354.30. The stock has gained 12.42% year-to-date.