Operating
Change in receivables
Berkshire Hathaway Change in receivables increased by 87.1% to $3.17B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 3.7%, from $3.30B to $3.17B. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase represents a use of cash, while a decrease represents a source of cash from improved collections.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the net change in accounts and other receivables during the reporting period, reflecting the differen...
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Highly dependent on industry payment cycles; energy companies often see fluctuations based on seasonal demand and contract terms.
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change_in_receivablesHistorical Data
16 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.39B | $1.99B | $3.54B | $2.92B | $1.08B | $922.00M | $272.00M | $1.67B | -$469.00M | $1.61B | $602.00M | -$2.37B | $3.30B | $939.00M | $1.70B | $3.17B |
| QoQ Change | — | +43.3% | +78.1% | -17.4% | -63.2% | -14.2% | -70.5% | +512.9% | -128.1% | +444.1% | -62.7% | -494.2% | +238.9% | -71.5% | +80.6% | +87.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +110.8% | -45.8% | -73.9% | -90.7% | +55.1% | -150.9% | +493.4% | -63.9% | — | +802.6% | -41.8% | +181.7% | -3.7% |
Range-$2.37B – $3.54B
CAGR+24.7%
Avg YoY Growth+97.7%
Median YoY Growth-22.8%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Berkshire Hathaway's change in receivables?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) reported change in receivables of $3.17B in Q1 2026.
- How has Berkshire Hathaway's change in receivables changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway's change in receivables decreased by 3.7% year-over-year, from $3.30B to $3.17B.
- What does change in receivables mean?
- The net change in the amount of money owed to the company by customers and other parties.