Warren Buffett isn't known for his growth investing. Most experts would classify him as a value investor. But as Buffett has reminded us in the past, value investors aren't just about buying cheap stocks.

Buffett invested in Heinz in 2013 and two years later, Heinz merged with Kraft Foods. He bought 326 million shares during this merger at a cost of around $24.6 billion. He has held on to that stake, which is now worth $11.4 billion.

Has Warren Buffett given up on stocks amid overstretched valuations? That’s the big question, as the “Oracle of Omaha” has been a net seller in recent months.

The new year can be a time to reevaluate your portfolio. Did you buy too many high-risk stocks that did poorly in 2024? Now is the perfect time to switch things up and build a durable portfolio that can sustain and grow your wealth over the long haul.

Finbold examined the last known balance of the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio to find Warren Buffett stocks to buy and hold long-term.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway owns a diverse portfolio of 44 stocks worth $297 billion. Wall Street analysts believe three of these stocks could deliver significant returns for shareholders in 2025.

Warren Buffett has led Berkshire Hathaway to market-beating returns since 1965. Buffett uses a simple investing strategy, and he never chases hot stock market trends like artificial intelligence (AI).