10-Q Filing
Filing Information
| Form Type | 10-Q |
| Accession Number | 0000950123-19-009995 |
| Period End Date | 20190930 |
| Filing Date | 20191104 |
| Fiscal Year | 2019 |
| Fiscal Period | Q3 |
| XBRL Instance | brka-10q_20190930_htm.xml |
Filing Contents
This filing contains the following financial statements:
Balance Sheet
55 line items
| Line Item | Tag | Value | Unit | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investments in fixed maturity securities |
AvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebtSecurities
|
$19.90B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Investments in fixed maturity securities |
AvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebtSecurities
|
$19.17B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Investments in equity securities |
EquitySecuritiesFvNi
|
$172.76B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Investments in equity securities |
EquitySecuritiesFvNi
|
$220.05B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Loans and finance receivables |
LoansAndLeasesReceivableNetReportedAmount
|
$17.14B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Loans and finance receivables |
LoansAndLeasesReceivableNetReportedAmount
|
$16.28B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Inventories |
InventoryNet
|
$19.07B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Inventories |
InventoryNet
|
$19.95B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Equipment held for lease |
PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseNet
|
$14.93B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Equipment held for lease |
PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseNet
|
$14.30B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Goodwill |
Goodwill
|
$81.03B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Goodwill |
Goodwill
|
$81.23B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Goodwill |
Goodwill
|
$81.26B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Deferred charges under retroactive reinsurance contracts |
UnamortizedDeferredChargesOnReinsuranceAssumed
|
$14.10B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Deferred charges under retroactive reinsurance contracts |
UnamortizedDeferredChargesOnReinsuranceAssumed
|
$15.28B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Deferred charges under retroactive reinsurance contracts |
UnamortizedDeferredChargesOnReinsuranceAssumed
|
$13.36B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Deferred charges under retroactive reinsurance contracts |
UnamortizedDeferredChargesOnReinsuranceAssumed
|
$14.45B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Total assets |
Assets
|
$788.48B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Total assets |
Assets
|
$707.79B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses |
LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpensePropertyCasualtyLiability
|
$64.26B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses |
LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpensePropertyCasualtyLiability
|
$68.46B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses |
LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpensePropertyCasualtyLiability
|
$72.00B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses |
LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpensePropertyCasualtyLiability
|
$61.12B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses under retroactive reinsurance contracts |
LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimAdjustmentExpenseRetroactiveReinsuranceContracts
|
$41.94B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses under retroactive reinsurance contracts |
LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimAdjustmentExpenseRetroactiveReinsuranceContracts
|
$41.83B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses under retroactive reinsurance contracts |
LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimAdjustmentExpenseRetroactiveReinsuranceContracts
|
$41.36B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses under retroactive reinsurance contracts |
LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimAdjustmentExpenseRetroactiveReinsuranceContracts
|
$42.94B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Income taxes, principally deferred |
IncomeTaxesPrincipallyDeferred
|
$51.38B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Income taxes, principally deferred |
IncomeTaxesPrincipallyDeferred
|
$60.39B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Total liabilities |
Liabilities
|
$386.92B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Total liabilities |
Liabilities
|
$355.29B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Common stock |
CommonStockValue
|
$8.00M | USD | Point-in-time |
| Common stock |
CommonStockValue
|
$8.00M | USD | Point-in-time |
| Capital in excess of par value |
AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock
|
$35.71B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Capital in excess of par value |
AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock
|
$35.61B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income |
AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
|
$-5.41B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income |
AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
|
$-5.01B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Retained earnings |
RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit
|
$321.11B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Retained earnings |
RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit
|
$373.33B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Treasury stock, at cost |
TreasuryStockValue
|
$3.11B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Treasury stock, at cost |
TreasuryStockValue
|
$5.94B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Berkshire Hathaway shareholders equity |
StockholdersEquity
|
$348.70B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Berkshire Hathaway shareholders equity |
StockholdersEquity
|
$397.61B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Noncontrolling interests |
MinorityInterest
|
$3.80B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Noncontrolling interests |
MinorityInterest
|
$3.95B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Total shareholders equity |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$351.95B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Total shareholders equity |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$372.59B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Total shareholders equity |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$379.42B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Total shareholders equity |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$351.05B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Total shareholders equity |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$401.56B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Total shareholders equity |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$361.76B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Total shareholders equity |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$386.39B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Total shareholders equity |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$352.50B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |
LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
|
$707.79B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |
LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
|
$788.48B | USD | Point-in-time |
Income Statement
58 line items
| Line Item | Tag | Value | Unit | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and service revenues |
RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax
|
$45.43B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Sales and service revenues |
RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax
|
$132.02B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Sales and service revenues |
RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax
|
$131.19B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Sales and service revenues |
RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax
|
$45.17B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Leasing revenues |
OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome
|
$1.44B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Leasing revenues |
OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome
|
$4.37B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Total revenues |
Revenues
|
$64.97B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Total revenues |
Revenues
|
$184.12B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Total revenues |
Revenues
|
$63.45B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Total revenues |
Revenues
|
$189.25B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Investment gains (losses) |
GainLossOnInvestments
|
$14.57B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Investment gains (losses) |
GainLossOnInvestments
|
$10.69B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Investment gains (losses) |
GainLossOnInvestments
|
$12.75B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Investment gains (losses) |
GainLossOnInvestments
|
$40.08B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Derivative contract gains (losses) |
GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax
|
$234.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Derivative contract gains (losses) |
GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax
|
$303.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Derivative contract gains (losses) |
GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax
|
$1.22B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Derivative contract gains (losses) |
GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax
|
$137.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Investment and derivative gains/losses |
NonoperatingIncomeExpense
|
$10.93B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Investment and derivative gains/losses |
NonoperatingIncomeExpense
|
$41.30B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Investment and derivative gains/losses |
NonoperatingIncomeExpense
|
$13.05B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Investment and derivative gains/losses |
NonoperatingIncomeExpense
|
$14.71B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Total costs and expenses |
CostsAndExpenses
|
$165.59B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Total costs and expenses |
CostsAndExpenses
|
$56.05B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Total costs and expenses |
CostsAndExpenses
|
$55.33B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Total costs and expenses |
CostsAndExpenses
|
$161.50B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity method earnings |
IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
|
$19.84B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity method earnings |
IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
|
$22.83B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity method earnings |
IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
|
$35.68B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity method earnings |
IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
|
$64.96B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Equity method earnings |
IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
|
$316.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Equity method earnings |
IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
|
$936.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Equity method earnings |
IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
|
$1.04B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Equity method earnings |
IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
|
$644.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes |
IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest
|
$23.15B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes |
IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest
|
$36.72B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes |
IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest
|
$20.49B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes |
IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest
|
$65.89B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Income tax expense (benefit) |
IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
|
$7.01B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Income tax expense (benefit) |
IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
|
$4.44B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Income tax expense (benefit) |
IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
|
$13.33B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Income tax expense (benefit) |
IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
|
$3.83B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$-1.07B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$52.56B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$18.71B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$12.08B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$29.71B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$21.73B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$16.66B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$14.17B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests |
NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$304.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests |
NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$133.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests |
NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$167.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests |
NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$300.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders |
NetIncomeLoss
|
$29.41B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders |
NetIncomeLoss
|
$18.54B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders |
NetIncomeLoss
|
$52.26B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders |
NetIncomeLoss
|
$16.52B | USD | 1 Quarter |
Cash Flow Statement
82 line items
| Line Item | Tag | Value | Unit | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$-1.07B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$52.56B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$18.71B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$12.08B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$29.71B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$21.73B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$16.66B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$14.17B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Investment (gains) losses |
GainLossOnInvestments
|
$14.57B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Investment (gains) losses |
GainLossOnInvestments
|
$10.69B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Investment (gains) losses |
GainLossOnInvestments
|
$12.75B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Investment (gains) losses |
GainLossOnInvestments
|
$40.08B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Depreciation and amortization |
DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
|
$7.17B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Depreciation and amortization |
DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
|
$7.41B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Other |
OtherNoncashIncomeExpense
|
$1.74B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Other |
OtherNoncashIncomeExpense
|
$677.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Losses and loss adjustment expenses |
IncreaseDecreaseInLiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseReserve
|
$3.25B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Losses and loss adjustment expenses |
IncreaseDecreaseInLiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseReserve
|
$2.27B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Deferred charges reinsurance assumed |
IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed
|
$-827.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Deferred charges reinsurance assumed |
IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed
|
$-745.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Unearned premiums |
IncreaseDecreaseInUnearnedPremiums
|
$2.97B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Unearned premiums |
IncreaseDecreaseInUnearnedPremiums
|
$2.66B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Receivables and originated loans |
IncreaseDecreaseInReceivables
|
$3.62B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Receivables and originated loans |
IncreaseDecreaseInReceivables
|
$4.78B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Other assets |
IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets
|
$2.42B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Other assets |
IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets
|
$1.79B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Other liabilities |
IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities
|
$-889.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Other liabilities |
IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities
|
$805.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Income taxes |
IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxes
|
$2.79B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Income taxes |
IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxes
|
$8.73B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Net cash flows from operating activities |
NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities
|
$26.61B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Net cash flows from operating activities |
NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities
|
$26.55B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Purchases of U.S. Treasury Bills and fixed maturity securities |
PaymentsToAcquireUSTreasuryBillsAndAvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebt
|
$85.50B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Purchases of U.S. Treasury Bills and fixed maturity securities |
PaymentsToAcquireUSTreasuryBillsAndAvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebt
|
$72.19B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Purchases of equity securities |
PaymentsToAcquireEquitySecurities
|
$15.09B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Purchases of equity securities |
PaymentsToAcquireEquitySecurities
|
$38.55B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Sales of U.S. Treasury Bills and fixed maturity securities |
ProceedsFromSaleOfUSTreasuryBillsAndAvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebt
|
$26.90B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Sales of U.S. Treasury Bills and fixed maturity securities |
ProceedsFromSaleOfUSTreasuryBillsAndAvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebt
|
$13.60B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Redemptions and maturities of U.S. Treasury Bills and fixed maturity securities |
ProceedsFromRedemptionsAndMaturitiesOfUSTreasuryBillsAndAvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebt
|
$83.74B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Redemptions and maturities of U.S. Treasury Bills and fixed maturity securities |
ProceedsFromRedemptionsAndMaturitiesOfUSTreasuryBillsAndAvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebt
|
$94.74B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Sales and redemptions of equity securities |
ProceedsFromSalesAndRedemptionsOfEquitySecurities
|
$14.16B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Sales and redemptions of equity securities |
ProceedsFromSalesAndRedemptionsOfEquitySecurities
|
$7.13B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Purchases of loans and finance receivables |
PaymentsToAcquireLoansReceivable
|
$1.75B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Purchases of loans and finance receivables |
PaymentsToAcquireLoansReceivable
|
$57.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Collections of loans and finance receivables |
ProceedsFromCollectionOfLoansReceivable
|
$266.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Collections of loans and finance receivables |
ProceedsFromCollectionOfLoansReceivable
|
$259.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired |
PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired
|
$732.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired |
PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired
|
$521.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment and equipment held for lease |
PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment
|
$10.04B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment and equipment held for lease |
PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment
|
$11.14B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Other |
PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities
|
$-257.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Other |
PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities
|
$1.07B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Net cash flows from investing activities |
NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities
|
$15.46B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Net cash flows from investing activities |
NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities
|
$-11.03B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Changes in short term borrowings, net |
ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt
|
$-2.75B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Changes in short term borrowings, net |
ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt
|
$165.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Acquisition of treasury stock |
PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock
|
$928.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Acquisition of treasury stock |
PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock
|
$2.81B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Other |
ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities
|
$-341.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Other |
ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities
|
$-277.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Net cash flows from financing activities |
NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities
|
$2.51B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Net cash flows from financing activities |
NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities
|
$-5.53B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes |
EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents
|
$-109.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes |
EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents
|
$-95.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash |
CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect
|
$44.48B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash |
CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect
|
$9.89B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year |
CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents
|
$42.10B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year |
CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents
|
$75.29B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year |
CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents
|
$32.21B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year |
CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents
|
$30.81B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of third quarter |
CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents
|
$42.10B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of third quarter |
CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents
|
$75.29B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of third quarter |
CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents
|
$32.21B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of third quarter |
CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents
|
$30.81B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Restricted cash, included in other assets at beginning of year |
RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
|
$663.00M | USD | Point-in-time |
| Restricted cash, included in other assets at beginning of year |
RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
|
$629.00M | USD | Point-in-time |
| Restricted cash, included in other assets at beginning of year |
RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
|
$450.00M | USD | Point-in-time |
| Restricted cash, included in other assets at beginning of year |
RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
|
$515.00M | USD | Point-in-time |
| Restricted cash, included in other assets at end of third quarter |
RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
|
$663.00M | USD | Point-in-time |
| Restricted cash, included in other assets at end of third quarter |
RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
|
$629.00M | USD | Point-in-time |
| Restricted cash, included in other assets at end of third quarter |
RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
|
$450.00M | USD | Point-in-time |
| Restricted cash, included in other assets at end of third quarter |
RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents
|
$515.00M | USD | Point-in-time |
Stockholders Equity
45 line items
| Line Item | Tag | Value | Unit | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning Balance |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$351.95B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Beginning Balance |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$372.59B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Beginning Balance |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$379.42B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Beginning Balance |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$351.05B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Beginning Balance |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$401.56B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Beginning Balance |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$361.76B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Beginning Balance |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$386.39B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Beginning Balance |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$352.50B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Adoption of new accounting pronouncements |
NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingPrincipleEffectOfAdoptionQuantification
|
$-71.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$-1.07B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$52.56B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$18.71B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$12.08B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$29.71B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$21.73B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$16.66B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$14.17B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Other comprehensive income, net |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
|
$310.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Other comprehensive income, net |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
|
$-1.36B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Other comprehensive income, net |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
|
$-751.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Other comprehensive income, net |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
|
$-1.15B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Other comprehensive income, net |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
|
$-396.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Other comprehensive income, net |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
|
$45.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Other comprehensive income, net |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
|
$-124.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Other comprehensive income, net |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
|
$335.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Issuance (acquisition) of common stock |
SharesIssuedAndRepurchased
|
$24.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Issuance (acquisition) of common stock |
SharesIssuedAndRepurchased
|
$-435.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Issuance (acquisition) of common stock |
SharesIssuedAndRepurchased
|
$8.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Issuance (acquisition) of common stock |
SharesIssuedAndRepurchased
|
$-695.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Issuance (acquisition) of common stock |
SharesIssuedAndRepurchased
|
$-906.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Issuance (acquisition) of common stock |
SharesIssuedAndRepurchased
|
$-1.68B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Transactions with noncontrolling interests |
IncreaseDecreaseThroughTransactionsWithNoncontrollingInterests
|
$17.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Transactions with noncontrolling interests |
IncreaseDecreaseThroughTransactionsWithNoncontrollingInterests
|
$-274.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Transactions with noncontrolling interests |
IncreaseDecreaseThroughTransactionsWithNoncontrollingInterests
|
$-16.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Transactions with noncontrolling interests |
IncreaseDecreaseThroughTransactionsWithNoncontrollingInterests
|
$-119.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Transactions with noncontrolling interests |
IncreaseDecreaseThroughTransactionsWithNoncontrollingInterests
|
$-16.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Transactions with noncontrolling interests and other |
IncreaseDecreaseThroughTransactionsWithNonControllingInterestsAndOther
|
$-44.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Ending Balance |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$351.95B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Ending Balance |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$372.59B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Ending Balance |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$379.42B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Ending Balance |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$351.05B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Ending Balance |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$401.56B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Ending Balance |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$361.76B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Ending Balance |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$386.39B | USD | Point-in-time |
| Ending Balance |
StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$352.50B | USD | Point-in-time |
Comprehensive Income
63 line items
| Line Item | Tag | Value | Unit | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$-1.07B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$52.56B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$18.71B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$12.08B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$29.71B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$21.73B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$16.66B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net earnings (loss) |
ProfitLoss
|
$14.17B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax
|
$-132.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax
|
$5.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax
|
$18.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax
|
$232.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Applicable income taxes |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax
|
$-19.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Applicable income taxes |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax
|
$2.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Applicable income taxes |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax
|
$1.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Applicable income taxes |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax
|
$51.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Reclassification of investment appreciation in net earnings |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesBeforeTax
|
$299.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Reclassification of investment appreciation in net earnings |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesBeforeTax
|
$34.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Reclassification of investment appreciation in net earnings |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesBeforeTax
|
$53.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Reclassification of investment appreciation in net earnings |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesBeforeTax
|
$57.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Applicable income taxes |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesTax
|
$11.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Applicable income taxes |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesTax
|
$12.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Applicable income taxes |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesTax
|
$63.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Applicable income taxes |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesTax
|
$7.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Foreign currency translation |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentBeforeTax
|
$-842.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Foreign currency translation |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentBeforeTax
|
$-534.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Foreign currency translation |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentBeforeTax
|
$-700.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Foreign currency translation |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentBeforeTax
|
$-79.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Applicable income taxes |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax
|
$-6.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Applicable income taxes |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax
|
$-3.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Applicable income taxes |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax
|
$-46.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Applicable income taxes |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax
|
$-9.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Defined benefit pension plans |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentBeforeTax
|
$-50.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Defined benefit pension plans |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentBeforeTax
|
$45.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Defined benefit pension plans |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentBeforeTax
|
$13.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Defined benefit pension plans |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentBeforeTax
|
$-47.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Applicable income taxes |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax
|
$7.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Applicable income taxes |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax
|
$-16.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Applicable income taxes |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax
|
$3.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Other, net |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeOtherNetOfTax
|
$-21.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Other, net |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeOtherNetOfTax
|
$-57.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Other, net |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeOtherNetOfTax
|
$-35.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Other, net |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeOtherNetOfTax
|
$10.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Other comprehensive income, net |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
|
$310.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Other comprehensive income, net |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
|
$-1.36B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Other comprehensive income, net |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
|
$-751.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Other comprehensive income, net |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
|
$-1.15B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Other comprehensive income, net |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
|
$-396.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Other comprehensive income, net |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
|
$45.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Other comprehensive income, net |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
|
$-124.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Other comprehensive income, net |
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax
|
$335.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Comprehensive income |
ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$52.17B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Comprehensive income |
ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$28.56B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Comprehensive income |
ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$15.91B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Comprehensive income |
ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$18.58B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$112.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$301.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$162.00M | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
|
$271.00M | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Comprehensive income attributable to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders |
ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax
|
$51.87B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
| Comprehensive income attributable to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders |
ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax
|
$18.42B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Comprehensive income attributable to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders |
ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax
|
$15.79B | USD | 1 Quarter |
| Comprehensive income attributable to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders |
ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax
|
$28.29B | USD | 3 Qtrs |
Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.