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 $23.20B in Q3 2025.

Discontinued — last reported Q3 '23

Payables to Broker Dealers and Clearing Organizations

Berkshire Hathaway Payables to Broker Dealers and Clearing Organizations increased by 81.3% to $23.20B in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionCurrent Liabilities

CategoryEfficiency

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityVolatile

First reportedQ4 2014

Last reportedQ3 2023

How to read this metric

An increase generally correlates with higher trading volumes and market activity, while a decrease may indicate lower trading activity or more efficient settlement processes.

Detailed definition

Amounts owed to other financial intermediaries and clearinghouses resulting from unsettled securities transactions or cl...

Peer comparison

Standard for banks with significant global markets or brokerage operations; peers report this as a key component of operational liabilities.

Metric ID: payables_to_brokers_dealers_clearing_orgs

Historical Data

2 periods

	Q4 '24	Q3 '25
Value	$12.80B	$23.20B
QoQ Change	—	+81.3%

Range$12.80B – $23.20B

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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 $23.20B in Q3 2025.
What does payables to broker dealers and clearing organizations mean?: Money the bank owes to other brokers and clearinghouses for trading activities.