50% of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Is Really in Just 3 Dividend Stocks

"If any investor has stood the test of time, it's Warren Buffett, and with good reason. For years, the Oracle of Omaha has had a rock-star-like presence in the investing world, and his annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting draws thousands of loyal investor fans. Buffett remains one of the world's most prominent investors, known for his long buy-and-hold strategies and massive portfolio of public and private holdings."

"Long-time investors and Buffett mavens are familiar with this quote, "His favorite holding for an S&P 500 stock is forever." So it is not surprising to report that for all of the success and stature Berkshire Hathaway has in the investment world, three top companies make up over 50% of the fund's total holdings. While much more concentrated than most portfolio managers would ever consider, the strategy has worked for Berkshire Hathaway investors for years and likely will in the future."

"This American bank holding company and multinational financial services corporation specializes in payment cards. This stock has been strong in 2025 and pays a 0.92% dividend. American Express Co. ( NYSE: AXP) is a globally integrated payments company that deals with card-issuing, merchant-acquiring, and card network businesses. The financial giant posted earnings per share of $4.14, exceeding analyst expectations of $3.99, representing a 19% year-over-year increase. Revenue grew 11% to $18.43 billion, surpassing forecasts of $18.05 billion as net income of $2.9 billion was up 16% compared to last year."

Warren Buffett remains a prominent investor known for long buy-and-hold strategies and a large portfolio of public and private holdings. Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting attracts thousands of loyal investors. Three top companies account for over 50% of Berkshire Hathaway’s total holdings, reflecting a highly concentrated portfolio approach that has delivered long-term success for shareholders. American Express is a major Berkshire holding and a multinational financial services company specializing in payment cards. American Express reported EPS of $4.14 versus $3.99 expected (a 19% year-over-year increase), revenue of $18.43 billion (up 11%), a 0.92% dividend, and net income of $2.9 billion (up 16%).

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