Non-Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Berkshire Hathaway Total Liabilities increased by 4.0% to $522.82B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.0%, from $507.79B to $522.82B. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Total Liabilities shows an upward trend with a 4.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026
How to read this metric
A rising trend may indicate aggressive expansion or liquidity pressure, while a declining trend suggests deleveraging and improved balance sheet health.
Detailed definition
This represents the aggregate sum of all current and non-current financial obligations owed by the company to external p...
Peer comparison
Used across all industries to assess the overall debt burden relative to equity and assets.
Metric ID:
total_liabilitiesHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '22 | 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 | $433.69B | $439.68B | $466.78B | $489.81B | $485.21B | $499.21B | $492.25B | $500.89B | $515.45B | $502.23B | $507.79B | $493.69B | $525.52B | $502.47B | $522.82B |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.4% | +6.2% | +4.9% | -0.9% | +2.9% | -1.4% | +1.8% | +2.9% | -2.6% | +1.1% | -2.8% | +6.4% | -4.4% | +4.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | — | +6.9% | — | +2.3% | +6.2% | +0.6% | +3.2% | -1.4% | +2.0% | +0.0% | +3.0% |
Range$433.69B – $525.52B
CAGR+5.5%
Avg YoY Growth+2.5%
Median YoY Growth+2.3%
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q4 '22 |
|---|---|
| Insurance And Other | $289.23B |
| Railroad Utilities And Energy | $100.19B |
| Total | $466.78B |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Berkshire Hathaway's total liabilities?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) reported total liabilities of $522.82B in Q1 2026.
- How has Berkshire Hathaway's total liabilities changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway's total liabilities increased by 3.0% year-over-year, from $507.79B to $522.82B.
- What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's total liabilities?
- Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), Berkshire Hathaway's total liabilities has grown at a 4.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $422.39B to $502.47B.
- What does total liabilities mean?
- The total amount of money the company owes to all creditors and stakeholders.