Warren Buffett has seen a major boost to his net worth this year, climbing by $12 billion to hit a total of $155 billion, as of April 2025.
The famous entrepreneur and Berkshire Hathaway manager was the only one among the country’s ten richest people to see his wealth increase in the past month.
A$ 5 billion surge in his wealth since March was enough to place him at 5 on the global rich list. Shares in his investment giant Berkshire Hathaway rose around 3 % over the last month, lifting his estimated fortune to nearly$ 166 billion at one point.
In stark contrast, tech billionaires such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg reported a drastic drop of$ 130 billion,$ 45 billion and$ 28 billion respectively.
LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault also reported a loss of$ 18 billion while Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates lost$ 3 billion of his wealth.
Buffett, 94, frequently called the” Oracle of Omaha”, is known for his long-term, disciplined approach to trading. Under his management, Berkshire Hathaway owns a large mixture of firms, including Geico, Duracell, and Dairy Queen.
Buffett’s increase isn’t just about money, it’s also about giving it away. A vocal advocate for philanthropy, he has pledged to donate more than 99 per cent of his fortune and has already given away$ 62 billion, much of it through the Gates Foundation and the foundations run by his children.
In 2010, Buffett and Bill Gates launched the Giving Pledge, urging brother entrepreneurs to commit at least half of their wealth to charitable causes.
From buying his second share at period 11 to shaping international markets in his 90s, Buffett’s history continues to be one of extraordinary patience, regularity, and purpose.
