Operating
Accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments
Berkshire Hathaway Accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments decreased by 1.6% to $3.07B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.9%, from $3.13B to $3.07B. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments shows an upward trend with a 119.5% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026
How to read this metric
Reflects the yield characteristics of the investment portfolio; changes are driven by interest rate environments and bond pricing.
Detailed definition
This reflects the non-cash adjustment for the difference between the purchase price and the par value of fixed-income se...
Peer comparison
Common in insurance and banking sectors where large investment portfolios are held.
Metric ID:
bac_accretion_amortization_investmentsHistorical Data
17 periods
| 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 | $283.00M | $283.00M | $283.00M | $283.00M | $1.38B | $1.38B | $1.38B | $1.38B | $1.91B | $2.57B | $3.41B | $3.47B | $3.13B | $3.04B | $2.68B | $3.12B | $3.07B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +386.7% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +38.5% | +34.5% | +32.6% | +1.9% | -9.8% | -2.8% | -11.9% | +16.5% | -1.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +386.7% | +386.7% | +386.7% | +386.7% | +38.5% | +86.4% | +147.2% | +151.8% | +64.0% | +18.4% | -21.4% | -10.1% | -1.9% |
Range$283.00M – $3.47B
CAGR+81.5%
Avg YoY Growth+155.4%
Median YoY Growth+86.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Berkshire Hathaway's accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) reported accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments of $3.07B in Q1 2026.
- How has Berkshire Hathaway's accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway's accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments decreased by 1.9% year-over-year, from $3.13B to $3.07B.
- What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Berkshire Hathaway's accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments has grown at a 119.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.13B to $11.96B.
- What does accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments mean?
- Non-cash adjustments to the value of investment securities held by the company.