Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Berkshire Hathaway Exits BYD After 17 Years
Warren Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway, sold all its shares in BYD, a Chinese electric vehicle maker, after 17 years.
Berkshire originally invested in BYD in 2008.
The value of their shares was $0 at the end of March, after being worth $415 million in late 2024.
BYD has grown into a large electric vehicle manufacturer.
Berkshire Hathaway started to sell its shares in 2022.
A BYD representative expressed gratitude for the support.
Berkshire Hathaway fully divested from Chinese EV maker BYD.
The investment lasted 17 years.
Berkshire initially invested approximately $230 million.
Berkshire's BYD holding was valued at zero by the end of March.
BYD's general manager expressed gratitude for the investment.
- Who
- Berkshire Hathaway and BYD
- What
- Berkshire Hathaway exited its entire stake in BYD
- When
- By the end of March, 2024
- Where
- China
- Why
- Reason not explicitly stated in the provided text
- Company
- BYD
- Investor
- Berkshire Hathaway
- Investment Start Date
- 2008
- Holding Period
- 17 years
- Original Investment
- $230 million
- 2024 Value
- Zero
