Non-Current Liabilities
Long-Term Debt
Berkshire Hathaway Long-Term Debt remained flat by 0.0% to $5.85B in Q3 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 14.6%, from $6.85B to $5.85B. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2023), Long-Term Debt shows relatively stable performance with a 0.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ3 2024Nov 4, 2024
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher leverage and interest expense, while a decrease suggests debt repayment or deleveraging.
Detailed definition
This represents the total value of debt obligations, such as bonds or loans, that are due for repayment beyond the curre...
Peer comparison
Varies significantly by industry; capital-intensive sectors like healthcare often carry higher long-term debt.
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long_term_debtHistorical Data
14 periods
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.75B | $1.75B | $1.75B | $8.15B | $8.15B | $8.15B | $8.15B | $6.85B | $6.85B | $6.85B | $6.85B | $5.85B | $5.85B | $5.85B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +365.7% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -16.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -14.6% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +365.7% | +365.7% | +365.7% | -16.0% | -16.0% | -16.0% | -16.0% | -14.6% | -14.6% | -14.6% |
Range$1.75B – $8.15B
CAGR+45.0%
Avg YoY Growth+99.0%
Median YoY Growth-14.6%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|
| Railroad Utilities And Energy | $83.32B |
| Insurance And Other | $45.76B |
| Total | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Berkshire Hathaway's long-term debt?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) reported long-term debt of $5.85B in Q3 2024.
- How has Berkshire Hathaway's long-term debt changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway's long-term debt decreased by 14.6% year-over-year, from $6.85B to $5.85B.
- What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's long-term debt?
- Over 3 years (2020 to 2023), Berkshire Hathaway's long-term debt has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.85B to $6.85B.
- What does long-term debt mean?
- The total amount of debt that is not due for repayment within the next year.