WORLD'S FIFTH WEALTHIEST
Warren Buffett
Chairman & CEO, Berkshire Hathaway
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Warren Buffett, the 'Oracle of Omaha,' has led Berkshire Hathaway since 1965, compounding wealth at approximately 20% annually for six decades. He has pledged to give away over 99% of his fortune to philanthropy, primarily through the Gates Foundation and his children's charitable foundations.
Wealth in Context
Figures calculated from current net worth estimate
Warren Buffett's wealth gained more today than 143 teachers earn in a year
Warren Buffett's net worth could cover one year's school costs for every man, woman, and child in Ohio
Warren Buffett's net worth could build 3,291 new public schools
Source: National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, 2023
Holdings Breakdown
| Company | Ticker | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Class A) Berkshire Hathaway 2024 Annual Report / SEC Form 4 | BRK.A | 229K | $716,300 | $164B |
Private Holdings & Other Assets Forbes 2025 Billionaires List | estimated | $500M | ||
About holdings: Buffett has donated over $50 billion to charity since 2006 and lives in the same Omaha, Nebraska home he purchased in 1958 for $31,500. Remaining private assets are minimal relative to his Berkshire stake.
December 31, 2024
Net Worth Over Time
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Historical values reflect current known holdings applied to historical market prices. Actual net worth may have differed due to share transactions over time.
Philanthropic Impact
Based on public foundation records, press releases, and giving pledges
Total known giving
$48.3 billion
documented public giving only
Foundations
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation
Howard G. Buffett Foundation
Giving Pledge co-founder — committed to give away more than 99% of his wealth. 99%+ of fortune pledged; more than $55 billion donated since 2006
How this is calculated
Warren Buffett's public stock holdings are sourced from SEC Form 4 filings and annual proxy statements. Net worth is calculated as (shares held × current market price) + private wealth estimate. The private wealth estimate is sourced from Forbes 2025 Billionaires List and is updated periodically — it does not change with market movements. Full methodology →