Buffett reveals Apple bet was basically a Tim Cook bet worth $185 billion

Published on 3 May 2026

He says he did almost nothing as Apple surged

Warren Buffett praised Tim Cook at Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholder meeting, calling the $35 billion Apple investment a near plug-and-play win. Buffett said the bet didn’t require much action from him—Cook’s leadership and Apple’s growth turned the stake into roughly $185 billion. The comment underscores how central management was to the payoff.

Buffett credits Tim Cook for transforming Berkshire’s Apple bet
The stake grew from about $35 billion to around $185 billion
Buffett suggested he needed to do little beyond placing the wager
The remarks highlight management impact on long-term returns

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Buffett reveals Apple bet was basically a Tim Cook bet worth $185 billion

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