Non-Current Assets
Goodwill
Berkshire Hathaway Goodwill increased by 0.1% to $83.18B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.0%, from $84.01B to $83.18B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows an upward trend with a 2.4% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026
How to read this metric
A significant increase indicates recent M&A activity, while a sudden decrease typically signals an impairment charge due to underperforming acquisitions.
Detailed definition
Goodwill represents the premium paid over the fair market value of net identifiable assets during an acquisition. It ref...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for companies that grow through acquisition; comparable across all industries.
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goodwillHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $73.76B | $73.77B | $73.88B | $73.82B | $73.62B | $73.34B | $78.12B | $83.50B | $85.85B | $85.65B | $84.63B | $84.55B | $84.41B | $84.61B | $83.88B | $84.01B | $84.25B | $84.53B | $83.07B | $83.18B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.1% | -0.1% | -0.3% | -0.4% | +6.5% | +6.9% | +2.8% | -0.2% | -1.2% | -0.1% | -0.2% | +0.2% | -0.9% | +0.2% | +0.3% | +0.3% | -1.7% | +0.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -0.2% | -0.6% | +5.7% | +13.1% | +16.6% | +16.8% | +8.3% | +1.3% | -1.7% | -1.2% | -0.9% | -0.6% | -0.2% | -0.1% | -1.0% | -1.0% |
Range$73.34B – $85.85B
CAGR+2.6%
Avg YoY Growth+3.4%
Median YoY Growth-0.2%
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|
| Insurance And Other | $55.95B |
| Railroad Utilities And Energy | $27.13B |
| Total | $83.07B |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Businesses | $28.46B | $27.83B | $27.72B | $27.83B | $27.95B | $28.27B | $26.93B | $27.15B |
| Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group | $16.55B | $16.56B | $16.56B | $16.56B | $16.56B | $16.56B | $16.56B | $16.56B |
| Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company | $11.75B | $11.80B | $11.67B | $11.68B | $11.80B | $11.76B | $11.78B | $11.66B |
| Pilot Travel Centers LLC | — | $6.61B | $6.48B | $6.48B | $6.48B | $6.48B | $6.55B | $6.55B |
| Service And Retailing Businesses | $6.28B | $6.24B | $5.88B | $5.88B | $5.88B | $5.88B | $5.68B | $5.68B |
| Mc Lane Company | $232.00M | $232.00M | $232.00M | $232.00M | $232.00M | $232.00M | $232.00M | $232.00M |
| Total | $78.12B | $84.63B | $83.88B | $84.01B | $84.25B | $84.53B | $83.07B | $83.18B |
Goodwill at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Berkshire Hathaway's goodwill?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) reported goodwill of $83.18B in Q1 2026.
- How has Berkshire Hathaway's goodwill changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway's goodwill decreased by 1.0% year-over-year, from $84.01B to $83.18B.
- What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's goodwill?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Berkshire Hathaway's goodwill has grown at a 2.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $73.73B to $83.07B.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The excess price paid for an acquisition over the fair value of its net assets.