Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) Looks to Exit Its 27.5% Stake in Kraft Heinz

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On January 20, 2026, Reuters reported that Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B) is possibly exiting its 27.5% stake in Kraft Heinz. The company has made investments in the food and beverage stock for the past ten years. However, the investment has recently failed to meet Warren Buffett’s expectations.

Accordingly, Kraft Heinz also filed a prospectus supplement with the SEC, eyeing the potential resale of Berkshire’s 325.4 million shares, equivalent to roughly $7.7 billion based on the prior share price close of $23.8. Following the filing, Kraft Heinz’s shares fell 4.9% in after-hours trading, reflecting investor concerns arising from the potential exit of the major investor.

The move builds upon the significant write-downs made earlier, including $3.0 billion in 2019 and another $3.76 billion in August. The move comes as Kraft Heinz is looking to split into two companies later in 2026, a move that Buffett and CEO Greg Abel previously criticized.

Meanwhile, on January 2, 2026, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B) finalized its $9.7 billion acquisition of OxyChem from Occidental. The move reflects the company’s strategy to reallocate capital toward stable, cash-generative industrial assets.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B), a diversified conglomerate previously led by Warren Buffett, owns businesses spanning insurance, energy, industrials, transportation, and consumer products.

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