Berkshire Hathaway BRK.A Total Liabilities
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Where this comes from
Reported directly by Berkshire Hathaway in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:Liabilities.
The official record: Berkshire Hathaway’s 10-Q, filed May 4, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →
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Questions, answered.
- What is Berkshire Hathaway's total liabilities?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) reported total liabilities of $522.82B in Q1 2026.
- How has Berkshire Hathaway's total liabilities changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway's total liabilities increased by 3.0% year-over-year, from $507.79B to $522.82B.
- What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's total liabilities?
- Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), Berkshire Hathaway's total liabilities has grown at a 4.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $422.39B to $502.47B.
- What does total liabilities mean?
- The total amount of money the company owes to other people and organizations.
- How do you interpret total liabilities?
- An increase may indicate aggressive expansion or rising insurance claims obligations, while a decrease suggests debt repayment or improved risk management.
- How does total liabilities compare across companies?
- Peer conglomerates and insurance firms typically show high liability levels due to float and operational leverage.