Warren Buffett to retire: Here's Berkshire CEO's net worth, stock portfolio, properties and more

Warren Buffett announced on Saturday that he plans to retire by the end of this year

Published on: May 4, 2025, 24:39:58 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Warren Buffett announced on Saturday that he plans to retire by the end of this year and will recommend to Berkshire Hathaway’s board that Greg Abel should become CEO. The 94-year-old was speaking to hundreds of shareholders at the company's annual meeting. According to Forbes' real-time billionaire list, Buffett is currently the fifth-richest person in the world, behind Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Larry Ellison.

Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, said he will retire this year (AFP)

Here's Warren Buffett's net worth

Warren Buffett’s net worth is estimated at $169 billion, as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Forbes lists it at $168.2 billion. His wealth has grown by $16.4 billion in 2025, per Investopedia, making him the only top 10 billionaire to increase his fortune this year amid market turbulence.

A major chunk of his net worth comes from his ownership of approximately 206,363 Class A shares of Berkshire Hathaway, as noted in a November 2024 filing. Buffett has pledged to give away most of his fortune, primarily to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Stock portfolio

Warren Buffett, as chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, oversees a $267 billion equity portfolio as of late 2024, WhaleWisdom.com reported, citing 13F filings.

Here are some major stocks Buffett holds:

- Apple

- American Express

- Bank of America

- Coca-Cola

- Chevron

- Occidental Petroleum, Sirius XM, VeriSign

- DaVita

- Amazon

- Japanese Trading Companies (Itochu, Marubeni, Mitsubishi, Mitsui, Sumitomo)

- Constellation Brands, Domino’s Pizza

Warren Buffett's property investments

Warren Buffett has lived in the same Omaha, Nebraska, home since 1958, which he purchased for $31,500. The 6,570-square-foot, five-bedroom house is now valued at approximately $1.4 million, per public records cited by Business Insider. He owns a vacation home in Laguna Beach, California.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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