Berkshire Hathaway BRK.A Total debt
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Computed from long term debt + current portion long term debt + short term borrowings + operating lease liabilities + finance lease liabilities + financing obligations: $6.29B.
The official record: Berkshire Hathaway’s 10-K, filed March 2, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →
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Questions, answered.
- What is Berkshire Hathaway's total debt?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) reported total debt of $6.29B in Q4 2025.
- How has Berkshire Hathaway's total debt changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway's total debt increased by 4.9% year-over-year, from $6B to $6.29B.
- What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's total debt?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Berkshire Hathaway's total debt has grown at a -12.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $12.32B to $6.29B.
- What does total debt mean?
- Total debt represents the aggregate sum of all interest-bearing financial obligations, including short-term borrowings, the current portion of long-term debt, and long-term debt instruments. It also encompasses capitalized lease liabilities and other debt-like financing arrangements that require fixed repayment schedules. This metric serves as a comprehensive indicator of a company's total financial leverage and its reliance on external capital providers.