What is Berkshire Hathaway's impairment charges?

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) reported impairment charges of $2.67B in Q4 2025.

What does impairment charges mean?

A write-down of an asset's value because it is worth less than what is recorded on the balance sheet.

Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25

Impairment Charges

Berkshire Hathaway Impairment Charges remained flat by 0.0% to $2.67B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement

SectionOperating

CategoryRisk

SignalLower is better

VolatilityVolatile

First reportedQ1 2014

Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

An increase signals potential operational issues, poor past investment decisions, or adverse market conditions for specific business units.

Detailed definition

These are non-cash charges recorded when the carrying value of an asset exceeds its fair market value. They indicate tha...

Peer comparison

Often seen during restructuring or economic downturns across industrial sectors.

Metric ID: impairment_charges_cf

Historical Data

1 years

	FY'25
Value	$10.68B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berkshire Hathaway's impairment charges?: Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) reported impairment charges of $2.67B in Q4 2025.
What does impairment charges mean?: A write-down of an asset's value because it is worth less than what is recorded on the balance sheet.