Berkshire Hathaway’s (NYSE: BRK.B) latest portfolio disclosure shows that Warren Buffett’s firm now owns 17.85 million shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL).

This position is set to provide a steady stream of income through Google’s established dividend program. 

With Alphabet paying a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share, Berkshire is expected to receive roughly $3.75 million each quarter, or about $15 million annually, assuming the position remains unchanged.

Google currently offers a dividend yield of 0.30%, supported by a forward payout ratio of 7.54%, reflecting a conservative approach that keeps most earnings available for reinvestment and buybacks. 

According to the latest schedule, Google’s next payout of $0.21 per share is set for December 15, 2025, with an ex-dividend date of December 8, 2025. 

Historical data shows that Alphabet’s average price recovery after the ex-dividend date is 13.6 days, indicating the stock typically regains its pre-dividend level relatively quickly.

For Berkshire Hathaway, Alphabet’s dividend adds another reliable income source to a portfolio increasingly focused on cash-generating businesses with durable competitive advantages.

Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio update

The Alphabet stake was part of Berkshire’s broader Q3 2025 portfolio update. During the quarter, the company reported $308.9 billion in equity holdings and a record $381.7 billion in cash as of September 30. 

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) remains the largest holding at $64.6 billion, followed by Bank of America at $29.9 billion, with American Express, Coca-Cola, Chevron, and major Japanese trading houses also holding sizable positions.

The unprecedented cash pile, up more than 10% from the prior quarter, highlights Buffett’s patient approach amid high stock valuations and rising bond yields. 

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