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American Focus > Blog > Economy > Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway hikes SiriusXM stake to 32%
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway hikes SiriusXM stake to 32%

Last updated: October 27, 2024 10:40 pm
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has made headlines once again with its latest investment move. The conglomerate has increased its stake in SiriusXM, now owning 32% of the New York-based satellite radio company. This significant purchase of roughly 3.6 million shares for about $87 million was made in separate transactions over a span of a few days, as reported in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The decision to boost its investment in SiriusXM comes after billionaire John Malone’s Liberty Media completed a deal in early September to combine its tracking stocks with the rest of the audio entertainment company. This move was part of Malone’s larger restructuring of his media empire, which also included the split-off of the Atlanta Braves baseball team into a separate, publicly traded company, in which Berkshire also holds shares.

Berkshire Hathaway initially bought Liberty Media’s trackers back in 2016 and began accumulating SiriusXM’s tracking stocks at the beginning of 2024 following the deal announcement. This strategic move is likely a merger arbitrage play, although it remains unclear whether Warren Buffett himself is behind the decision or if it was made by his investing lieutenants, Ted Weschler or Todd Combs.

Despite Berkshire’s confidence in SiriusXM, the satellite radio company has faced challenges in recent times, including subscriber losses and unfavorable demographic shifts. Analysts on Wall Street have mixed opinions on the stock, with only five out of 14 analysts giving it a buy rating, according to FactSet data. JPMorgan analyst Sebastiano Petti recently reopened coverage of SiriusXM with an underweight rating, expressing concerns about the company’s long-term growth prospects and its ability to target a broader demographic successfully.

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The news of Berkshire’s increased stake in SiriusXM caused the stock to surge 8% on Monday. However, the shares are still down more than 50% year-to-date. This investment in SiriusXM marks Berkshire’s first significant foray into a major media company since 2022 when the conglomerate bought a nonvoting stake in Paramount Global’s Class B shares, a move that ultimately resulted in a significant loss for Buffett.

Reflecting on the unsuccessful Paramount investment, Buffett emphasized the importance of understanding consumer preferences in the ever-evolving media landscape. He pointed out the competitive nature of the streaming industry, with numerous players vying for viewer dollars and engaging in a price war. Buffett’s insights underscore the complexities and risks associated with investing in media companies amidst rapid technological advancements and shifting consumer behaviors.

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