Buffett: Tim Cook has made Berkshire a lot more money than I have

CNBC TelevisionAbout 1 min readMay 3, 2025Watch original
THE SUMMARYAI-generated

Key Concepts:

  • Apple's success post-Steve Jobs
  • Tim Cook's leadership and contribution to Apple's growth
  • Berkshire Hathaway's investment in Apple
  • Warren Buffett's acknowledgment of Tim Cook's impact

Warren Buffett's Acknowledgment of Tim Cook's Impact on Apple and Berkshire Hathaway

Warren Buffett states that the Apple quarterly call is the only investment call he listens to. He expresses some embarrassment that Tim Cook has generated more profit for Berkshire Hathaway than Buffett himself has. He emphasizes that credit is due to Tim Cook for Apple's success.

Steve Jobs' Vision and Tim Cook's Execution

Buffett acknowledges Steve Jobs' unique ability to create Apple, noting that no one else could have achieved what Jobs did. However, he highlights that Steve Jobs made the right decision in choosing Tim Cook as his successor. While Jobs' death was premature, Buffett believes that Tim Cook has successfully developed Apple in a way that no one else could have.

Berkshire Hathaway's Gratitude

Buffett concludes by expressing gratitude to Tim Cook on behalf of all of Berkshire Hathaway for his contributions to the company's financial success.

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