With the Market Sliding, These Warren Buffett Stocks Are Worth Every Dollar of $1,000

By Marc Guberti – Apr 7, 2026 at 1:15AM ESTKey PointsWarren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has outperformed the S&P 500 for many years, so it can pay to check out its portfolio when the market is dropping.Amazon has multiple growth levers, but it also sells essential products and has tremendous revenue growth that has not been reflected in the stock price.Coca-Cola won't beat the S&P 500 during bullish economic cycles, but its vast beverages business sets it up to beat inflation and reward investors with annual dividend hikes.The Nasdaq Composite recently dipped into a correction, dropping by more than 10% from a recent high. As markets become rattled, some investors are looking for safety, and that can be found in consumer goods stocks as people are always buying these products. But which to choose? It always makes sense to look to the investors who have proven their mettle. One of the best is Warren Buffett. Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway added many consumer goods stocks to its portfolio under his leadership, including these two giants that are worth a look now if you've got $1,000 ready to invest. Amazon has become the go-to hub for online shopping Amazon (AMZN +1.44%) has established itself as a leader in e-commerce, offering various products that you can buy with the click of a few buttons. That convenience has turned the tech giant into a juggernaut that also fits in the realm of consumer goods. Image source: Getty Images. Amazon has made large investments to expand its presence in consumer goods, including its landmark 2017 acquisition of Whole Foods. While spending on discretionary items gives Amazon a boost, it's also a place where people buy essential products. In the company's February conference call with analysts, CEO Andy Jassy said, "We continue to see strong customer response to Everyday Essentials and grocery. In 2025, Everyday Essentials grew nearly twice as fast as all other categories in the U.S., representing one out of every three units sold in our store, and we've become a go-to grocery destination for over 150 million Americans, mostly through online shopping and Whole Foods." ExpandNASDAQ: AMZNAmazonToday's Change(1.44%) $3.02Current Price$212.79Key Data PointsMarket Cap$2.3TDay's Range$209.59 - $212.9552wk Range$165.28 - $258.60Volume25MAvg Vol50MGross Margin50.29% Investors also get a share of high-growth industries like online advertising, cloud computing, streaming, and artificial intelligence by accumulating Amazon shares. The stock has been surprisingly sluggish, only registering an 8% gain year to date, but Amazon has a 12.7% comppound annual growth rate (CAGR) for its revenue over the past three years. I think the stock will bounce back as investors match what they're willing to pay to the company's fundamentals. Coca-Cola has been in Berkshire's portfolio for decades Warren Buffett first bought Coca-Cola (KO +0.70%) in 1988, almost 40 years ago. The company offers a wide range of beverages, including soda, water, tea, coffee, and juices. So there's something there even if you have health concerns about soda. ExpandNYSE: KOCoca-ColaToday's Change(0.70%) $0.54Current Price$77.26Key Data PointsMarket Cap$332BDay's Range$76.24 - $77.2752wk Range$65.35 - $82.00Volume360KAvg Vol18MGross Margin61.75%Dividend Yield2.67% People consider these essential products that they buy no matter what. The company has a 4.3% revenue CAGR over the past 20 years, and its 7.74% CAGR over the past five years shows that it can still deliver impressive growth rates. Keep in mind that Coca-Cola is not built to beat the market, but it can provide high dividend yields and low volatility. The company is also expanding its market share and focusing on younger generations to ensure it remains a fixture in the global beverage industry. Coca-Cola posted positive revenue growth in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America in 2025, showing that it is still reaching more customers in its largest consumer markets.Read NextApr 7, 2026 •By Jeremy BowmanBest AI Stocks to Buy in 2026 and How to Invest in ThemApr 6, 2026 •By Danny Vena, CPA1 Brilliant Growth Stock to Buy Before It Joins Nvidia in the $4 Trillion ClubApr 6, 2026 •By Lyle DalyThe Largest Real Estate Companies by Market Cap in April 2026Apr 6, 2026 •By Leo SunCould Acquiring the Satellite Communications Company Globalstar Send Amazon Stock Soaring?Apr 5, 2026 •By Justin PopeHow Amazon Just Turned Your Smart Speaker Into Its Next Big OpportunityApr 5, 2026 •By Will HealyThe Market Is Down -- Here's Which Stock Between Amazon and MercadoLibre to Buy FirstAbout the AuthorMarc Guberti is a Certified Personal Finance Counselor and has been a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst since 2025. He has written for several finance publications. Marc graduated from Fordham University with a finance degree. He is an avid marathon runner who aims to complete more than 100 marathons in his lifetime. His fastest marathon time is 2:40.TMFmarcgubertiStocks MentionedAmazonNASDAQ: AMZN$212.77(+1.43%)+$3.00Coca-ColaNYSE: KO$77.22(+0.65%)+$0.50*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.