14 Best Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks to Buy
In this article, we will take a look at the 14 Best Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks to Buy.
According to a CNBC report, during Warren Buffett’s final quarter as CEO, Berkshire Hathaway continued selling more stocks than it bought. The company further reduced its large positions in Apple and Bank of America and also cut back its already smaller stake in Amazon.com.
At the same time, Berkshire made selective additions elsewhere. The firm increased its investments in Chevron and Chubb during the three months ending December 31. It also opened a new, relatively small position in The New York Times Company. This marked a return to newspaper-related investments, about six years after Berkshire exited its previous newspaper holdings.
Berkshire has been steadily trimming its Apple stake. The company has sold Apple shares in each of the last three quarters and in seven of the past nine quarters overall. Since the summer of 2023, Berkshire has reduced its Apple holdings by more than 75%. Even after those reductions, Apple remains Berkshire’s largest equity position, valued at $61.9 billion.
Chevron was one of the few holdings that saw a meaningful increase. Berkshire raised its Chevron stake by 6.6% in the fourth quarter, adding about $1.2 billion to the position based on the stock’s year-end price. This marked the largest increase among Berkshire’s holdings during the quarter, although the overall Chevron position has remained relatively stable over the past three years.
The only entirely new addition to the portfolio during the quarter was The New York Times Company, and the position was modest in size. Berkshire’s equity portfolio continues to lean heavily toward dividend-paying stocks, with most of its largest holdings generating regular income. Given this, we will take a look at some of the best Warren Buffett dividend stocks.
Our Methodology:
For this list, we analyzed Berkshire Hathaway’s 13F portfolio as of the fourth quarter of 2025 and identified dividend stocks. From that portfolio, we picked the top 14 dividend stocks and ranked them according to the fund’s stake in them, as of Q4 2025.
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14. Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE)
Berkshire Hathaway Stake Value as of Q4 2025: $1,045,167,939
Dividend Yield as of February 21: 1.24%
On February 20, Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE)’s Board of Directors approved its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share, which will be paid on May 11, 2026, to shareholders who are on record as of March 31, 2026. This marks the company’s 212th consecutive quarterly dividend, reflecting a long and consistent track record of returning cash to shareholders.
In a separate decision, the Board also authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $4.00 billion. This replaces the company’s previous $4.00 billion buyback plan, which has now been ended. Since that earlier program was introduced in May 2023, Nucor had repurchased around $3.69 billion worth of its shares. The company said future repurchases may take place from time to time, either in the open market or through private transactions and block trades. The pace and size of these buybacks will depend on market conditions, share price, legal requirements, and other factors. The new authorization does not have a fixed end date and will remain in place at the company’s discretion.
Nucor also announced a change in its finance leadership. The company named Jack Sullivan as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective March 1. Sullivan currently serves as vice president and treasurer and is responsible for investor relations. He will take over from Steve Laxton, who became president and chief operating officer earlier this year. Sullivan joined Nucor in 2022 as general manager of investor relations and was promoted to his current role last year.
The company’s fourth-quarter results, reported in January, came in below Wall Street expectations as higher costs continued to pressure margins in its steelmaking business. Nucor reported earnings of $1.73 per share, missing analysts’ estimate of $1.91 per share, according to LSEG data. Revenue rose 9% year over year to $7.69 billion for the quarter ended December 31, but still fell short of the $7.87 billion analysts had expected.
Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE) is one of the largest steel producers, with operations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company manufactures steel and steel products and also sources key raw materials used in its production process. Its operations are organized into three main segments: steel mills, steel products, and raw materials.
13. Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (NASDAQ:DPZ)
Berkshire Hathaway Stake Value as of Q4 2025: $1,396,347,000
Dividend Yield as of February 21: 1.81%
On February 19, BTIG lowered its price recommendation on Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (NASDAQ:DPZ) to $500 from $530. It reiterated a Buy rating on the stock. The firm pointed to concerns about the company’s ability to consistently achieve its stated goal of 3% annual same-store sales growth.
Despite those concerns, management continues to focus on expanding its footprint. Domino’s ended the third quarter with 21,750 locations worldwide. That total includes 214 new restaurant openings during the quarter and 748 over the past year. Most of that growth came from overseas, with 588 new international locations added in the last 12 months. The company’s franchise-heavy structure plays a key role in its expansion strategy. About 99% of Domino’s restaurants are franchised, allowing the company to grow without bearing the full cost of building and maintaining new stores. Instead, Domino’s collects an upfront franchise fee and earns ongoing royalty payments tied to store sales. It also generates revenue by supplying franchisees with ingredients and other necessary products.
This franchise-driven approach makes Domino’s an asset-light business, which supports strong free cash flow generation. In the first three quarters of 2025, the company produced $495.6 million in free cash flow. Management returned most of that amount, $397.2 million, to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Domino’s also has a consistent track record of increasing its dividend each year. This is often viewed as an encouraging sign, since companies are generally reluctant to reduce payouts due to the negative reaction it can trigger in the market. As a result, regular dividend increases are widely seen as a signal of management’s confidence in the company’s financial strength and long-term outlook.
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (NASDAQ:DPZ)operates as a major pizza company with a strong presence in both delivery and carryout. Its business is organized into three main segments: U.S. stores, international franchise operations, and supply chain.