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Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

BRK-ANYSEFinancial Services● Active
$733,550.00
+$15,130.00(+2.11%)
Market Cap$1.05T
P/E Ratio—
52W High$775000
52W Low$685150
Overview

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-A) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

BRK-A · cash on hand · updated Dec 31, 2025

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$373.31B▲ +11.7% vs prior year
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$51.88B
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$321.43B
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
+11.7%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$397.38B
Q1 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: December 31, 2025

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$373.31BCash on Hand
Total Debt$138.95BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt+$234.36BNet Cash Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 73%Debt 27%

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has a net cash position of $234.36B, holding more cash than debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$373.31B − $138.95B = +$234.36B

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
BRK-A annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Dec 31, 2025Latest$373.31B+11.7%
Dec 31, 2024$334.20B+99.4%
Dec 31, 2023$167.64B+30.4%
Dec 31, 2022$128.59B-12.4%
Dec 31, 2021$146.72B+6.1%
BRK-A cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Financial Services Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

#CompanyCash & ST Inv.Cash/MCap
#1
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPM
$1.48T176.8%#2
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
BRK-B
$373.31B35.5%
#3
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.YOU
BRK-A
$373.31B35.4%
#4
Visa Inc.
Visa Inc.
V
$21.99B3.5%#5
Mastercard Incorporated
Mastercard Incorporated
MA
$10.90B2.5%
Financial Services sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-A) cash on hand as of December 31, 2025 is $373.31B, comprising $51.88B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $321.43B in short-term investments — reported as Berkshire Hathaway Inc. cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as Berkshire Hathaway Inc. cash reserves or cash position.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. annual cash on hand history shows increased +11.7% in 2025: increased +11.7% in 2025. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. carries total debt of $138.95B against cash of $373.31B, resulting in a net cash position of +$234.36B. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.
Financial statementsFree cash flowNet incomeRevenueMarket capP/E ratioEarningsPrice history

Frequently asked questions

BRK-A cash on hand · 5 questions

As of December 31, 2025, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-A) has $373.31B in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $51.88B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $321.43B in short-term investments. Latest quarter (March 31, 2026): $397.38B. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · Berkshire Hathaway Inc. · Berkshire Hathaway Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: December 31, 2025