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Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Non-Current Assets

Equity Method Investments

Berkshire Hathaway Equity Method Investments decreased by 21.7% to $19.98B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 35.8%, from $31.13B to $19.98B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Equity Method Investments shows an upward trend with a 5.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryMarket Position
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025Mar 2, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase reflects profitable performance by affiliates or new strategic partnerships.

Detailed definition

Investments in companies where the firm exerts significant influence but does not have full control, typically represent...

Peer comparison

Standard across large holding companies and industrial conglomerates to track the value of non-controlled strategic stakes.

Metric ID: equity_method_investments

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q4 '21Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$16.05B$28.71B$28.05B$26.4B$27.49B$27.5B$29.07B$29.59B$30.07B$30.13B$31.13B$31.14B$25.32B$25.52B$19.98B
QoQ Change+79.0%-2.3%-5.9%+4.1%+0.0%+5.7%+1.8%+1.6%+0.2%+3.3%+0.0%-18.7%+0.8%-21.7%
YoY Change+74.8%-4.2%+3.6%+12.1%+9.4%+9.6%+7.1%+5.3%-15.8%-15.3%-35.8%
Range$16.05B$31.14B
CAGR+6.5%
Avg YoY Growth+4.6%
Median YoY Growth+5.3%

Product Breakdown

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SegmentQ4 '25
Insurance And Other$19.98B
Total$19.98B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berkshire Hathaway's equity method investments?
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) reported equity method investments of $19.98B in Q4 2025.
How has Berkshire Hathaway's equity method investments changed year-over-year?
Berkshire Hathaway's equity method investments decreased by 35.8% year-over-year, from $31.13B to $19.98B.
What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's equity method investments?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Berkshire Hathaway's equity method investments has grown at a 5.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $16.05B to $19.98B.
What does equity method investments mean?
Ownership stakes in other companies that are large enough to influence but not control.