Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25
Current Liabilities
Payables to Broker Dealers and Clearing Organizations
Berkshire Hathaway Payables to Broker Dealers and Clearing Organizations decreased by 99.3% to $167M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ4 2025Mar 2, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may indicate higher trading volume or delays in settlement cycles, while a decrease suggests faster settlement or reduced trading activity.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the outstanding financial obligations owed by a firm to broker-dealers and clearing organizations...
Peer comparison
This is a standard liability line item for financial services firms and investment holding companies, comparable to 'Payables to Brokers' reported by major investment banks and brokerage houses.
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payables_to_brokers_dealers_clearing_orgsHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q4 '24 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $12.8B | $23.2B | $167M |
| QoQ Change | — | +81.3% | -99.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | -98.7% |
Range$167M – $23.2B
Avg YoY Growth-98.7%
Median YoY Growth-98.7%
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|
| Insurance And Other | $167M |
| Total | $167M |
Payables to Broker Dealers and Clearing Organizations at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Berkshire Hathaway's payables to broker dealers and clearing organizations?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) reported payables to broker dealers and clearing organizations of $167M in Q4 2025.
- What does payables to broker dealers and clearing organizations mean?
- The amount of money the company owes to brokers and clearing houses for completed but not yet settled financial transactions.