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Equity method investments (Note 11)
Berkshire Hathaway Equity method investments (Note 11) decreased by 0.1% to $19.95B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 35.9%, from $31.14B to $19.95B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Equity method investments (Note 11) shows an upward trend with a 5.6% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2021
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026
How to read this metric
Growth in this metric indicates strategic expansion through partnerships, while a decline may reflect divestitures or impairment of joint venture performance.
Detailed definition
This represents the company's interest in entities where it exerts significant influence but does not have full control,...
Peer comparison
Common for large-scale infrastructure companies that utilize joint ventures to manage complex logistics networks.
Metric ID:
other_equity_method_investmentsHistorical Data
16 periods
| Q4 '21 | 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 | $16.05B | $28.71B | $28.05B | $26.40B | $27.49B | $27.50B | $29.07B | $29.59B | $30.07B | $30.13B | $31.13B | $31.14B | $25.32B | $25.52B | $19.98B | $19.95B |
| QoQ Change | — | +79.0% | -2.3% | -5.9% | +4.1% | +0.0% | +5.7% | +1.8% | +1.6% | +0.2% | +3.3% | +0.0% | -18.7% | +0.8% | -21.7% | -0.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | +74.8% | — | — | -4.2% | +3.6% | +12.1% | +9.4% | +9.6% | +7.1% | +5.3% | -15.8% | -15.3% | -35.8% | -35.9% |
Range$16.05B – $31.14B
CAGR+6.0%
Avg YoY Growth+1.2%
Median YoY Growth+4.4%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|
| Insurance And Other | $19.98B |
| Total | $19.98B |
Equity method investments (Note 11) at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Berkshire Hathaway's equity method investments (note 11)?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) reported equity method investments (note 11) of $19.95B in Q1 2026.
- How has Berkshire Hathaway's equity method investments (note 11) changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway's equity method investments (note 11) decreased by 35.9% year-over-year, from $31.14B to $19.95B.
- What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's equity method investments (note 11)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Berkshire Hathaway's equity method investments (note 11) has grown at a 5.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $16.05B to $19.98B.
- What does equity method investments (note 11) mean?
- The value of the company's ownership stakes in other businesses where it has significant influence but not full control.