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.
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.
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.