Buffett's Berkshire fully divests its lucrative investment in Chinese EV manufacturer, initially acquired due to Munger's influence.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 21 2025
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Source: CNBC
Berkshire Hathaway's Exit from BYD: Berkshire Hathaway has completely sold its stake in Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD, which it initially invested in 2008. The investment, which grew significantly in value, was gradually reduced over the years, with the final sale confirmed by a Berkshire spokesperson.
Buffett's Views on Earnings Reporting: Warren Buffett supports the idea of companies focusing on long-term strategies rather than short-term earnings forecasts. He, along with Jamie Dimon, argues that quarterly earnings guidance can lead to unhealthy corporate behavior, advocating for retrospective reporting instead.
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About BRK.A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its subsidiaries are engaged in diverse business activities, including insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, freight rail transportation, manufacturing, services and retailing. Its segments include Insurance, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF), Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE), Pilot Travel Centers (Pilot), Manufacturing, McLane Company (McLane), and Service and retailing. The Insurance segment includes GEICO, Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group, and Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group. The BNSF segment includes the operation of railroad systems in North America. BHE segment offers regulated electric and gas utilities and real estate brokerage activities. Manufacturing segment manufacturers various products, such as industrial, consumer and building products. The McLane segment is engaged in wholesale distribution of groceries and non-food items. The Pilot segment is an operator of travel centers in North America and a marketer of wholesale fuel.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
