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Of course, Warren Buffett has passed the torch as Berkshire Hathaway‘s (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO of Greg Abel. However, I still see every stock currently in Berkshire’s portfolio as a Buffett stock. All were handpicked by the legendary investor or someone else operating under his watchful eye.
Many of the stocks Berkshire Hathaway owns are good picks right now. Here are three Buffett stocks to buy early in February.
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I was glad to see that Buffett addressed one of his investment regrets last year by piling into the parent of Google alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL). The decision to buy this giant tech stock has been very good so far: Since the end of the third quarter of 2025 (when Berkshire initiated its position), Alphabet shares have soared nearly 40%.
Artificial intelligence (AI) should remain the main growth driver for Alphabet stock this year. Incorporating generative AI in Google Search is paying off. Google Cloud continues to grow by leaps and bounds. Google’s Gemini 3.0 AI model has been a huge success. Google’s tensor processing units (TPUs) are also gaining traction in the AI chip market. If you think there won’t be an AI bubble burst anytime soon (like me), Alphabet stock still looks like a smart pick.
Buffett cut Berkshire’s stake Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) during the last two years. I understand this move if it was about reducing exposure to a single stock and increasing it diversification. However, I also think February is a good time to load up on Apple.
After struggling in the Greater China market in recent years, Apple is now firing on all cylinders there. It’s not just China, though. Apple’s iPhone sales are setting records worldwide. I look forward to continued momentum. I also predict that Apple shares will rise later this year if and when the company unveils its long-awaited smart glasses with artificial intelligence.
You might be surprised to see it UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) on Buffett’s list of stocks to buy in February. The health care giant’s stock recently plummeted after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposal to raise Medicare Advantage rates by a tiny amount through 2027.
However, I think the sale was overdone. The CMS proposal was not final. I wouldn’t be surprised if the agency raises Medicare Advantage rates a bit. Even if this is not the case, UnitedHealth Group will make the necessary changes to deliver to its shareholders. These reduced stocks could recover later in 2026.
