Equity securities
Berkshire Hathaway Equity securities decreased by 3.3% to $288.03B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.2%, from $263.74B to $288.03B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Equity securities shows relatively stable performance with a 1.2% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Growth indicates successful stock selection or market rallies, while declines reflect market downturns or divestments.
Detailed definition
The total market value of the company's ownership interests in publicly traded corporations. This portfolio is a primary...
Peer comparison
Peer insurance firms often hold more fixed-income assets; a high concentration here signals a more aggressive, total-return investment philosophy.
ins_equity_securitiesHistorical Data
| 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 | $307.94B | $310.74B | $350.72B | $390.54B | $327.66B | $306.17B | $308.79B | $328.16B | $353.41B | $318.62B | $353.84B | $335.86B | $284.87B | $271.65B | $271.59B | $263.74B | $267.92B | $283.24B | $297.78B | $288.03B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.9% | +12.9% | +11.4% | -16.1% | -6.6% | +0.9% | +6.3% | +7.7% | -9.8% | +11.1% | -5.1% | -15.2% | -4.6% | -0.0% | -2.9% | +1.6% | +5.7% | +5.1% | -3.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +6.4% | -1.5% | -12.0% | -16.0% | +7.9% | +4.1% | +14.6% | +2.3% | -19.4% | -14.7% | -23.2% | -21.5% | -5.9% | +4.3% | +9.6% | +9.2% |
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|
| Insurance And Other | $297.78B |
| Total | $297.78B |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Berkshire Hathaway's equity securities?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) reported equity securities of $288.03B in Q1 2026.
- How has Berkshire Hathaway's equity securities changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway's equity securities increased by 9.2% year-over-year, from $263.74B to $288.03B.
- What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's equity securities?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Berkshire Hathaway's equity securities has grown at a 1.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $281.17B to $297.78B.
- What does equity securities mean?
- The total value of the company's stock market portfolio.