Warren Buffett, the 94-year-old chairman and largest shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway, is now $23.7 billion richer in 2025, pushing his net worth to $166 billion, according to recent data by Bloomberg billionaire index.
The gain, representing a 16.7% increase year-to-date, comes as shares of Berkshire Hathaway continue to climb sharply.
As of April 27, Berkshire Hathaway’s Class B stock has gained 18.44% this year, closing at $534.29. Buffett’s fortune is tied to his holdings in Berkshire, which accounts for approximately 99.5% of his net worth, he has previously stated.
Despite a minor loss of $260 million, or 0.2 %, on the most recent trading day, Buffett’s financial standing remains firmly secure. The bulk of his wealth is derived from his ownership of about 37.4% of Berkshire Hathaway’s Class A shares, with a negligible holding in Class B shares, according to the company’s November 2024 filings.
Some context
The ongoing market slump, triggered in part by U.S. tariff-induced volatility, sent shockwaves through the financial landscape. Yet, Buffett’s portfolio has not only endured but flourished. he has stuck to his long-term strategy of buying great businesses at fair prices and holding them through the ups and downs.
Berkshire Hathaway, with its diverse holdings in companies such as Geico, Clayton Homes, and Dairy Queen, along with stakes in Coca-Cola and American Express, has delivered a compounded annual gain of 19.8 % since 1965. Buffett’s investment philosophy focuses on high-quality businesses with strong fundamentals, efficiency, and visionary management—all factors that have enabled his portfolio to thrive during inflationary periods and other market challenges.
Credit: Nairametrics
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