Discontinued — last reported Q3 '17
Equity Method Investments
Non-Current AssetsBerkshire Hathaway Equity Method Investments increased by 0.8% to $25.52B in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 15.3%, from $30.13B to $25.52B. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Equity Method Investments shows an upward trend with a 21.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryMarket Position
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ3 2017
How to read this metric
An increase reflects profitable performance by affiliates or new strategic partnerships.
Detailed definition
Investments in companies where the firm exerts significant influence but does not have full control, typically represent...
Peer comparison
Standard across large holding companies and industrial conglomerates to track the value of non-controlled strategic stakes.
Metric ID:
equity_method_investmentsHistorical Data
14 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $17.38B | $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 |
| QoQ Change | — | +65.3% | -2.3% | -5.9% | +4.1% | +0.0% | +5.7% | +1.8% | +1.6% | +0.2% | +3.3% | +0.0% | -18.7% | +0.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | +61.4% | — | — | -4.2% | +3.6% | +12.1% | +9.4% | +9.6% | +7.1% | +5.3% | -15.8% | -15.3% |
Range$17.38B – $31.14B
CAGR+12.6%
Avg YoY Growth+7.3%
Median YoY Growth+6.2%
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Equity Method Investments at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Berkshire Hathaway's equity method investments?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) reported equity method investments of $25.52B in Q3 2025.
- How has Berkshire Hathaway's equity method investments changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway's equity method investments decreased by 15.3% year-over-year, from $30.13B to $25.52B.
- What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's equity method investments?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Berkshire Hathaway's equity method investments has grown at a 21.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $17.38B to $31.13B.
- What does equity method investments mean?
- Ownership stakes in other companies that are large enough to influence but not control.