What is Berkshire Hathaway's impairment charges?

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) reported impairment charges of $2.67B in Q4 2025.

What does impairment charges mean?

A non-cash accounting charge taken when the recorded value of an asset is reduced because its market value has fallen below its book value.

Operating

Impairment Charges

Berkshire Hathaway Impairment Charges remained flat by 0.0% to $2.67B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement

SectionOperating

CategoryRisk

SignalLower is better

VolatilityVolatile

First reportedQ1 2025

Last reportedQ4 2025Mar 2, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in impairment charges signals a negative adjustment to asset valuations, often reflecting past overpayment for acquisitions or deteriorating business conditions for specific segments. A decrease suggests more stable asset valuations and potentially higher quality of earnings.

Detailed definition

This metric captures non-cash charges recognized when the carrying value of an asset exceeds its fair market value, indi...

Peer comparison

Standard across all industries under GAAP/IFRS, typically found in the operating section of the cash flow statement as a reconciliation adjustment to net income.

Metric ID: impairment_charges_cf

Historical Data

1 years

	FY'25
Value	$10.68B

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berkshire Hathaway's impairment charges?: Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) reported impairment charges of $2.67B in Q4 2025.
What does impairment charges mean?: A non-cash accounting charge taken when the recorded value of an asset is reduced because its market value has fallen below its book value.