Berkshire Hathaway Severs Ties with BYD After 17-Year Investment

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has liquidated its entire stake in Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD, concluding an investment relationship that spanned nearly two decades. The transaction was disclosed in a regulatory filing from Berkshire Hathaway Energy, which reported the value of its BYD investment as zero as of the end of March 2025.

This definitive exit immediately impacted BYD’s share price. The stock declined by over 3% on the Hong Kong exchange, while its US-traded American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) experienced a sharper drop of approximately 4.17%.

Investor Sentiment Shifts as Major Backer Departs

The complete divestment by Berkshire signifies a substantial shift in the investment landscape for BYD. As recently as the end of 2024, the conglomerate’s energy subsidiary reported holding the investment with a... Read more...