Operating
Change in Inventories
Berkshire Hathaway Change in Inventories increased by 296.0% to $891.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 297.8%, from $224.00M to $891.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Change in Inventories shows a downward trend with a -31.8% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase might signal preparation for a major product launch or, conversely, slowing demand and potential future write-downs.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the change in the value of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods held by the company. A...
Peer comparison
Consumer hardware companies aim for high inventory turnover to minimize the risk of product obsolescence.
Metric ID:
cf_change_in_inventoriesHistorical Data
18 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $465.50M | $465.50M | $465.50M | $1.84B | $2.24B | $918.00M | $0.00 | $15.00M | -$520.00M | $230.00M | -$1.15B | -$516.00M | $60.00M | $224.00M | -$359.00M | -$103.00M | $225.00M | $891.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +295.7% | +21.5% | -59.0% | -100.0% | — | <-999% | +144.2% | -600.4% | +55.2% | +111.6% | +273.3% | -260.3% | +71.3% | +318.4% | +296.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +380.8% | +97.2% | -100.0% | -99.2% | -123.2% | -74.9% | — | <-999% | +111.5% | -2.6% | +68.8% | +80.0% | +275.0% | +297.8% |
Range-$1.15B – $2.24B
CAGR+16.5%
Avg YoY Growth-202.2%
Median YoY Growth+68.8%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Berkshire Hathaway's change in inventories?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) reported change in inventories of $891.00M in Q3 2025.
- How has Berkshire Hathaway's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway's change in inventories increased by 297.8% year-over-year, from $224.00M to $891.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's change in inventories?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Berkshire Hathaway's change in inventories has grown at a -31.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.86B to -$591.00M.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials the company has in stock.