This chart tracks Buffett’s buy‑to‑sell(Details: Warren Buffett Portfolio and Latest Trades) journey across several high‑profile stocks, showing how market values shifted between entry and exit.
- Biggest Win: T‑Mobile — bought at $141.6B, sold at $270.5B (+90% gain in market cap).
- Modest Gains: Nu Holdings (+14%), Ulta Beauty (+10%), Floor & Decor (flat).
- Tough Exits: Citigroup (‑20%), HP (‑23%), Snowflake (‑40%), Paramount Global (‑72%).
Takeaway: Even Buffett doesn’t bat 1.000. His exits show a mix of well‑timed wins (T‑Mobile) and painful retreats (Paramount, Snowflake).
Analysis:
- Selective conviction: Buffett held onto T‑Mobile for nearly 5 years, capturing massive growth.
- Quick reversals: Ulta Beauty was in and out within 6 months — rare for Buffett’s usual long‑term style.
- Tech volatility: Snowflake and HP highlight the risks of newer tech bets compared to his traditional cash‑flow plays.
- Media misfire: Paramount’s collapse underscores the structural challenges in legacy media.
