Non-Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Berkshire Hathaway Total Liabilities increased by 4.0% to $522.82B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.0%, from $507.79B to $522.82B. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Total Liabilities shows an upward trend with a 4.4% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may indicate aggressive expansion or rising insurance claims obligations, while a decrease suggests debt repayment or improved risk management.
Detailed definition
The aggregate of all financial obligations a company owes to external parties, encompassing both short-term debts due wi...
Peer comparison
Peer conglomerates and insurance firms typically show high liability levels due to float and operational leverage.
Metric ID:
total_liabilitiesHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '22 | 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 | $433.69B | $439.68B | $466.78B | $489.81B | $485.21B | $499.21B | $492.25B | $500.89B | $515.45B | $502.23B | $507.79B | $493.69B | $525.52B | $502.47B | $522.82B |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.4% | +6.2% | +4.9% | -0.9% | +2.9% | -1.4% | +1.8% | +2.9% | -2.6% | +1.1% | -2.8% | +6.4% | -4.4% | +4.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | — | +6.9% | — | +2.3% | +6.2% | +0.6% | +3.2% | -1.4% | +2.0% | +0.0% | +3.0% |
Range$433.69B – $525.52B
CAGR+5.5%
Avg YoY Growth+2.5%
Median YoY Growth+2.3%
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q4 '22 |
|---|---|
| Insurance And Other | $289.23B |
| Railroad Utilities And Energy | $100.19B |
| Total | $466.78B |
Total Liabilities at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Berkshire Hathaway's total liabilities?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) reported total liabilities of $522.82B in Q1 2026.
- How has Berkshire Hathaway's total liabilities changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway's total liabilities increased by 3.0% year-over-year, from $507.79B to $522.82B.
- What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's total liabilities?
- Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), Berkshire Hathaway's total liabilities has grown at a 4.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $422.39B to $502.47B.
- What does total liabilities mean?
- The total amount of money the company owes to other people and organizations.