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Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-Term Debt

Berkshire Hathaway Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-Term Debt decreased by 484.4% to -$961.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 131.6%, from -$415.00M to -$961.00M.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026

How to read this metric

Frequent use of short-term debt indicates reliance on credit facilities for working capital, while net repayments suggest strong cash flow generation.

Detailed definition

The net change in cash resulting from the issuance and repayment of short-term borrowings, such as commercial paper or r...

Peer comparison

Standard financing metric for companies managing seasonal or operational liquidity.

Metric ID: other_proceeds_from_repayments_of_short_term_debt

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$294.00M-$624.00M-$183.00M-$446.00M-$65.00M$1.10B$2.16B-$2.61B-$549.00M-$246.00M-$415.00M$985.00M$58.00M$250.00M-$961.00M
QoQ Change-112.2%+70.7%-143.7%+85.4%>999%+96.3%-221.2%+79.0%+55.2%-68.7%+337.3%-94.1%+331.0%-484.4%
YoY Change+28.5%+700.0%>999%-337.9%+84.1%+279.4%+123.6%-131.6%
Range-$2.61B$2.16B
CAGR+40.3%
Avg YoY Growth+520.2%
Median YoY Growth+103.8%

Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-Term Debt at Other Companies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berkshire Hathaway's proceeds from (repayments of) short-term debt?
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) reported proceeds from (repayments of) short-term debt of -$961.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Berkshire Hathaway's proceeds from (repayments of) short-term debt changed year-over-year?
Berkshire Hathaway's proceeds from (repayments of) short-term debt decreased by 131.6% year-over-year, from -$415.00M to -$961.00M.
What does proceeds from (repayments of) short-term debt mean?
Net cash flow from short-term borrowing and repayment activities.