Operating
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Berkshire Hathaway Gain (Loss) on 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), Gain (Loss) on Investments shows a downward trend with a -15.8% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026
How to read this metric
Positive values indicate successful investment management, while negative values reflect market volatility or poor asset selection.
Detailed definition
This reflects the realized gains or losses from the sale of investment assets, such as bonds or equities, held by the co...
Peer comparison
Common for insurance and financial firms with large investment portfolios.
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operating_gain_loss_on_investmentsHistorical Data
20 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 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $27.17B | $4.85B | $40.34B | -$1.74B | -$66.85B | -$13.50B | -$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% | -104.3% | <-999% | +79.8% | -25.7% | +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 | — | — | — | — | -346.0% | -378.3% | -142.1% | >999% | +149.5% | -120.6% | +316.9% | -94.6% | -27.8% | +168.9% | -82.2% | -443.0% | -73.3% | +6.9% | +162.7% | +75.1% |
Range-$66.85B – $40.34B
CAGR-44.9%
Avg YoY Growth+79.7%
Median YoY Growth-50.6%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Berkshire Hathaway's gain (loss) on investments?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) reported gain (loss) on investments of -$1.61B in Q1 2026.
- How has Berkshire Hathaway's gain (loss) on investments changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway's gain (loss) on investments increased by 75.1% year-over-year, from -$6.44B to -$1.61B.
- What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's gain (loss) on investments?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Berkshire Hathaway's gain (loss) on investments has grown at a -15.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $77.58B to $39.08B.
- What does gain (loss) on investments mean?
- The profit or loss realized from selling investment assets.