Gains (losses) on equity investments
Berkshire Hathaway Gains (losses) on equity investments decreased by 109.3% to -$1.61B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 75.1%, from -$6.44B to -$1.61B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Gains (losses) on equity investments shows a downward trend with a -15.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Positive values indicate successful market performance, while negative values reflect market downturns or asset impairment.
Detailed definition
This reflects the net impact of fair value changes and realized gains or losses from the sale of equity securities held...
Peer comparison
Varies significantly based on the risk appetite and investment strategy of the insurer compared to peers.
intc_gains_losses_on_equity_investmentsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | 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 | $27.17B | $4.85B | $40.34B | -$16.97B | -$16.97B | -$16.97B | -$16.97B | $34.76B | $33.06B | -$29.78B | $36.81B | $1.88B | $23.86B | $20.51B | $6.55B | -$6.44B | $6.36B | $21.94B | $17.21B | -$1.61B |
| QoQ Change | — | -82.1% | +731.6% | -142.1% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +304.8% | -4.9% | -190.1% | +223.6% | -94.9% | >999% | -14.0% | -68.1% | -198.2% | +198.9% | +244.7% | -21.6% | -109.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -162.5% | -449.9% | -142.1% | +304.8% | +294.8% | -75.4% | +316.9% | -94.6% | -27.8% | +168.9% | -82.2% | -443.0% | -73.3% | +6.9% | +162.7% | +75.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Berkshire Hathaway's gains (losses) on equity investments?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) reported gains (losses) on equity investments of -$1.61B in Q1 2026.
- How has Berkshire Hathaway's gains (losses) on equity investments changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway's gains (losses) on equity investments increased by 75.1% year-over-year, from -$6.44B to -$1.61B.
- What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's gains (losses) on equity investments?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Berkshire Hathaway's gains (losses) on equity investments has grown at a -15.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $77.58B to $39.08B.
- What does gains (losses) on equity investments mean?
- Net gains or losses from the company's equity investment holdings.