Berkshire Hathaway Eyes $1.6 Billion in 2026 Dividends From 3 Top Holdings

3 articles · Updated · The Motley Fool · May 31

$1.6 billion in 2026 dividends is projected to flow to Berkshire Hathaway from Apple, American Express and Coca-Cola, three long-held stakes that make up nearly half its stock portfolio.
Coca-Cola is set to contribute the most at about $848 million, followed by American Express at $556.4 million and Apple at $243.9 million based on current holdings and annualized payouts.
Apple remains Berkshire's largest stock position at 21.5% of the portfolio even after the company sold 75% of its stake, while American Express and Coca-Cola account for 14.4% and 9.7%.
The dividend stream underscores the Buffett strategy likely to continue under CEO Greg Abel: owning durable businesses that pair long-term appreciation with cash returns through regular shareholder payouts.

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