The Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

Even though Warren Buffett has officially retired, the marks of his investing style are still all over the portfolio at Berkshire Hathaway. Through a buy-and-hold approach, the conglomerate is likely to hold Buffett's favorite stocks for years to come, while the current management team will add new holdings inspired by his style.

Is now the perfect time to add some Buffett-style investments to your portfolio? Here are three Warren Buffett stocks you can buy for $1,000 right now, using the stock portfolio at Berkshire Hathaway as inspiration.

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A pizza rebound in the making

First up is Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ: DPZ), a pizza chain that Berkshire Hathaway owns 10% of and was buying last quarter. The stock is down 34.5% from its highs and now trades at a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 21, one of its lowest levels in years.

Berkshire is probably attracted to this business because of its falling P/E ratio, combined with a durable franchise restaurant business with a long runway for global growth. Pizza, as a fast-food category, continues to take market share because of its lower price point compared with meat-heavy products, and Domino's is the leading brand worldwide riding this tailwind.

Last year, same-store sales in the United States grew 3% year over year, while international was up 1.9%. The total store count was roughly 22,000 at the end of 2025, which may seem high but is still below that of other restaurant brands such as McDonald's. Add the fact that the company is consistently repurchasing stock, and Domino's looks like a great starter company for a Buffett-inspired portfolio.

An outside insurance investment

A company many people are unaware of that Buffett took a position in before retiring is Chubb (NYSE: CB). Berkshire Hathaway now owns around 8.8% of the stock, a position valued at over $11 billion.

Chubb operates as a multinational insurance provider, similar to Berkshire Hathaway's homegrown operations. These include property and casualty insurance, agricultural specialties, life insurance, and specific policies for large corporations or wealthy families. It's a sprawling operator that has delivered a 5,440% cumulative total return to shareholders over the past 30 years.

Last year, Chubb's consolidated net premiums -- think of this as revenue for insurance companies -- grew 6.6% year over year to $54.8 billion. Like all insurers, Chubb can earn a profit on its money twice: through underwriting profits on insurance written and through interest income earned on float held on its balance sheet. The company has consistently grown its net earnings, reaching a record $10.62 billion in 2025.

With a P/E ratio of just 12.8, Chubb looks like another good Buffett stock to add to your portfolio.

The king of premium credit cards

One of the largest holdings in the Berkshire portfolio, an investment for Buffett for decades, is American Express (NYSE: AXP). Berkshire Hathaway still owns 22.2% of this business today.

The storied brand is currently the leader in the premium credit card market, catering to consumers who spend on travel, entertainment, and dining. With a differentiated approach through perks such as airport lounges, people around the world are consistently signing up for American Express credit cards. In Q4 2025, 2.9 million net new cards were acquired.

Through annual card fees, swipe fees, and net interest income on loans, American Express is a financial powerhouse, with revenue up 9% year over year in 2025 to $72 billion. Like Domino's, American Express consistently repurchases shares, with shares outstanding falling 27.8% in the past 10 years. A decreasing share count is a hallmark of a Buffett-style investment.

With a P/E ratio of 21.4, American Express trades at a reasonable price versus its long-term growth potential in the credit card market. That makes it a great stock to buy for your portfolio in 2026.

American Express is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Brett Schafer has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Berkshire Hathaway and Domino's Pizza. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2028 $320 calls on McDonald's and short January 2028 $340 calls on McDonald's. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.