Non-Current Assets
Goodwill
Berkshire Hathaway Goodwill increased by 0.1% to $83.18B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.0%, from $84.01B to $83.18B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows an upward trend with a 2.4% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026
How to read this metric
High levels indicate an aggressive acquisition strategy; impairments signal that past acquisitions are not performing as expected.
Detailed definition
An intangible asset that arises when the company acquires another business for a price higher than the fair market value...
Peer comparison
Compared across M&A-heavy conglomerates to evaluate the success of their inorganic growth strategies.
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goodwillHistorical Data
20 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 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $73.76B | $73.77B | $73.88B | $73.82B | $73.62B | $73.34B | $78.12B | $83.5B | $85.85B | $85.65B | $84.63B | $84.55B | $84.41B | $84.61B | $83.88B | $84.01B | $84.25B | $84.53B | $83.07B | $83.18B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.1% | -0.1% | -0.3% | -0.4% | +6.5% | +6.9% | +2.8% | -0.2% | -1.2% | -0.1% | -0.2% | +0.2% | -0.9% | +0.2% | +0.3% | +0.3% | -1.7% | +0.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -0.2% | -0.6% | +5.7% | +13.1% | +16.6% | +16.8% | +8.3% | +1.3% | -1.7% | -1.2% | -0.9% | -0.6% | -0.2% | -0.1% | -1.0% | -1.0% |
Range$73.34B – $85.85B
CAGR+2.6%
Avg YoY Growth+3.4%
Median YoY Growth-0.2%
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|
| Insurance And Other | $55.95B |
| Railroad Utilities And Energy | $27.13B |
| Total | $83.07B |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Businesses | $28.46B | $27.83B | $27.72B | $27.83B | $27.95B | $28.27B | $26.93B | $27.15B |
| Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group | $16.55B | $16.56B | $16.56B | $16.56B | $16.56B | $16.56B | $16.56B | $16.56B |
| Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company | $11.75B | $11.8B | $11.67B | $11.68B | $11.8B | $11.76B | $11.78B | $11.66B |
| Pilot Travel Centers LLC | — | $6.61B | $6.48B | $6.48B | $6.48B | $6.48B | $6.55B | $6.55B |
| Service And Retailing Businesses | $6.28B | $6.24B | $5.88B | $5.88B | $5.88B | $5.88B | $5.68B | $5.68B |
| Mc Lane Company | $232M | $232M | $232M | $232M | $232M | $232M | $232M | $232M |
| Total | $78.12B | $84.63B | $83.88B | $84.01B | $84.25B | $84.53B | $83.07B | $83.18B |
Goodwill at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Berkshire Hathaway's goodwill?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) reported goodwill of $83.18B in Q1 2026.
- How has Berkshire Hathaway's goodwill changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway's goodwill decreased by 1.0% year-over-year, from $84.01B to $83.18B.
- What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's goodwill?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Berkshire Hathaway's goodwill has grown at a 2.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $73.73B to $83.07B.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The 'premium' paid during acquisitions for things like brand name and reputation.