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Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company — Energy Cost Of Sales

Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company — Energy Cost Of Sales increased by 11.0% to $1.67B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.1%, from $1.53B to $1.67B. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company — Energy Cost Of Sales shows relatively stable performance with a -2.1% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026

How to read this metric

Lower costs relative to revenue indicate improved operational efficiency or favorable commodity pricing.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the direct costs associated with producing or procuring the energy sold to customers, such as fuel...

Peer comparison

Equivalent to 'Cost of Goods Sold' or 'Fuel and Purchased Power Expense' in the utility sector.

Metric ID: brk_a_segment_berkshire_hathaway_energy_company_energy_cost_of_sales

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.69B$1.69B$1.69B$1.69B$1.76B$1.76B$1.76B$1.76B$1.67B$1.53B$1.90B$1.52B$1.53B$1.43B$1.88B$1.51B$1.67B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+4.4%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-5.3%-8.6%+24.6%-20.2%+0.9%-6.3%+30.8%-19.8%+11.0%
YoY Change+4.4%+4.4%+4.4%+4.4%-5.3%-13.4%+7.8%-14.0%-8.3%-6.1%-1.4%-0.8%+9.1%
Range$1.43B$1.90B
CAGR-0.3%
Avg YoY Growth-1.1%
Median YoY Growth-0.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berkshire Hathaway's berkshire hathaway energy company — energy cost of sales?
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) reported berkshire hathaway energy company — energy cost of sales of $1.67B in Q1 2026.
How has Berkshire Hathaway's berkshire hathaway energy company — energy cost of sales changed year-over-year?
Berkshire Hathaway's berkshire hathaway energy company — energy cost of sales increased by 9.1% year-over-year, from $1.53B to $1.67B.
What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's berkshire hathaway energy company — energy cost of sales?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Berkshire Hathaway's berkshire hathaway energy company — energy cost of sales has grown at a -2.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.76B to $6.35B.
What does berkshire hathaway energy company — energy cost of sales mean?
The direct costs incurred to produce or purchase the energy sold to customers.