Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25
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
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.
equity_method_investmentsHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | 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 | Q4 '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% |
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|
| Insurance And Other | $19.98B |
| Total | $19.98B |
Equity Method Investments at Other Companies
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.