Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway scoops up more Sirius XM, boosting stake to 35%

Published On Feb 4, 2025, 8:36 AM

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has increased its stake in Sirius XM to 35.4% after purchasing approximately 2.3 million shares, costing around $54 million. The company has faced a challenging year with a 58% drop in its stock price due to subscriber losses and demographic shifts, leading it to struggle for favor among analysts; only 3 out of 16 have recommended it as a buy. Despite this, the stock has shown signs of recovery, gaining about 5% early in the new year.

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Given Berkshire's significant investment and Buffett's reputation for making sound long-term bets, the increase in stake might indicate potential strategic shifts or optimism about Sirius XM's long-term prospects. However, the underlying issues of subscriber loss could hold the stock back in the near term, making it a risky prospect despite Berkshire's backing.

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Berkshire Hathaway bought over $560 million worth of stocks over the last three sessions.

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Berkshire hiked its bet after Liberty Media completed its deal in early September to combine its tracking stocks with the rest of the entertainment company.

Started during the pandemic, this venture is the first step in a media empire being built by the actors Sean Hayes, Will Arnett and Jason Bateman.