Bill Gates's top holdings (October 2025) include Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), a global technology company known for its software, consumer electronics, and related services.

Bill Gates is widely recognized as the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, a pivotal figure in the personal computer revolution. Through Cascade Investment, LLC, he oversees a diverse portfolio of investments spanning various sectors, reflecting a broad interest in established businesses.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

Microsoft Corporation is a multinational technology company developing, manufacturing, licensing, supporting, and selling computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Its ubiquitous products include the Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office suite, and the Azure cloud computing platform. The company maintains a market capitalization of $3.8 trillion, with Bill Gates's position currently valued at $13.57 billion. Analysts have set a price target of $621.64 for Microsoft, while a discounted cash flow analysis suggests a value of $386.78 per share.
Here's an overview of Bill Gates's trades in Microsoft Corporation:

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B)

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. operates as a multinational conglomerate holding company based in Omaha, Nebraska. It wholly owns a diverse range of businesses, including GEICO, BNSF Railway, and Dairy Queen, and holds significant stakes in numerous publicly traded companies. The current value of Bill Gates's position in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is $9.79 billion. A discounted cash flow calculation indicates a value of $455.49 per share.
Here's an overview of Bill Gates's trades in Berkshire Hathaway Inc.: [STOCKCIRCLE_EMBED_PLACEHOLDER_BRK.B]

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)

Waste Management, Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental services in North America. The company offers collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. Waste Management, Inc. has a market capitalization of $88.09 billion, with Bill Gates's position currently valued at $7.12 billion. A discounted cash flow analysis suggests a value of $268.43 per share.
Here's an overview of Bill Gates's trades in Waste Management, Inc.:

Canadian National Railway Co. (CNI)

Canadian National Railway Co. operates an extensive freight rail network across Canada and into the United States, connecting three coasts: the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico. It transports a wide variety of goods, including intermodal, automotive, grain, forest products, metals and minerals, and coal. The company's market cap stands at $57.98 billion, while the current value of Bill Gates's holding is $5.17 billion. Analysts project a price target of $115.0 for CNI, and its discounted cash flow suggests a per-share value of $86.31.
Here's an overview of Bill Gates's trades in Canadian National Railway Co.:

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. The company sells its products through a global network of dealers, serving customers in various heavy industries. This holding in Bill Gates's portfolio is currently worth $3.51 billion, and the company commands a market capitalization of $218.2 billion. Analysts have assigned Caterpillar a price target of $503.75, with a discounted cash flow assessment indicating $250.19 per share.
Here's an overview of Bill Gates's trades in Caterpillar Inc.: