Non-Current Liabilities
Long-Term Debt
Berkshire Hathaway Long-Term Debt remained flat by 0.0% to $5.85B in Q3 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 14.6%, from $6.85B to $5.85B. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2023), Long-Term Debt shows relatively stable performance with a 0.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher financial leverage, which can amplify returns on equity but also increases interest expense and financial risk.
Detailed definition
Loans and financial obligations with a maturity period exceeding one year, typically consisting of corporate bonds and n...
Peer comparison
Capital-intensive firms or those with aggressive share buyback programs often carry higher long-term debt than asset-light competitors.
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long_term_debtHistorical Data
14 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.75B | $1.75B | $1.75B | $8.15B | $8.15B | $8.15B | $8.15B | $6.85B | $6.85B | $6.85B | $6.85B | $5.85B | $5.85B | $5.85B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +365.7% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -16.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -14.6% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +365.7% | +365.7% | +365.7% | -16.0% | -16.0% | -16.0% | -16.0% | -14.6% | -14.6% | -14.6% |
Range$1.75B – $8.15B
CAGR+45.0%
Avg YoY Growth+99.0%
Median YoY Growth-14.6%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
Long-Term Debt at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Berkshire Hathaway's long-term debt?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) reported long-term debt of $5.85B in Q3 2024.
- How has Berkshire Hathaway's long-term debt changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway's long-term debt decreased by 14.6% year-over-year, from $6.85B to $5.85B.
- What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's long-term debt?
- Over 3 years (2020 to 2023), Berkshire Hathaway's long-term debt has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.85B to $6.85B.
- What does long-term debt mean?
- Money the company has borrowed that doesn't need to be paid back for at least a year.