Buffett says skipping Google was a mistake, now sees it as likelier winner
Buffett also said he remains positive on Berkshire Hathaway’s Apple investment and described Abel as the current decision-maker as Alphabet shares slipped 0.5% premarket.
Fact Check
The Jin10 primary flash and corroborating BlockBeats and PANews reports, all dated July 15, 2026, independently confirm every element of the claim: Buffett called skipping Google a mistake, now views it as 'more likely to be a winner,' remains positive on Apple, describes Abel as the current 'decision-maker,' Berkshire holds ~$31B Alphabet, and Google slipped 0.5% premarket. The March 31 CNBC article independently confirms Abel's post-CEO decision-making role consistent with the claim. The consistency across multiple sources for the specific quote and figures makes the claim likely true.
Summary
Warren Buffett said not investing in Google was a mistake and that, based on current performance, the company is now "more likely to be a winner." He also said he remains positive on Berkshire Hathaway’s Apple investment and described Abel as the current "decision-maker," adding that neither would do something the other opposed. BIT data showed Google shares down 0.5% premarket, while Berkshire holds about $31 billion in Alphabet stock.
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