Who owns See's Candies?
See's Candies is owned by Berkshire Hathaway (the United States, NYSE: BRK.B), which has owned the brand since 3 January 1972.[1] See's Candies was founded in 1921 in Los Angeles and was independent until 1972.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1921–1972)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Omaha, Nebraska
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Los Angeles
- Founded
- 1921
- Category
- Food › Confectionery › Chocolate
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: BRK.B
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About See's Candies
See's Candies is a Californian chocolatier founded in 1921 and named after the founder's mother, whose portrait is still on the boxes. Berkshire Hathaway bought it in 1972 for $25 million, a purchase Warren Buffett has repeatedly said taught him to pay up for a business with a durable brand.
Ownership timeline of See's Candies
- 1972 – present Berkshire Hathaway [1] verified
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of See's Candies?
The parent company of See's Candies is Berkshire Hathaway, a holding company headquartered in the United States.
Is See's Candies American?
Yes. See's Candies originated in the United States in 1921 and its owner, Berkshire Hathaway, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Berkshire Hathaway owned See's Candies?
Berkshire Hathaway has owned See's Candies since 3 January 1972.
Who owned See's Candies before Berkshire Hathaway?
See's Candies was an independent company from its founding in 1921 in Los Angeles until Berkshire Hathaway acquired it in 1972.
Is See's Candies still owned by Berkshire Hathaway?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, See's Candies is still owned by Berkshire Hathaway. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-03-02 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 2 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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