Capital Expenditures for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B)
According to Berkshire Hathaway's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $20.93B USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$20.93B
YoY change
+10.3%
5Y CAGR
+10.0%
Peak year (2025)
$20.93B
Cumulative capital expenditures
$260.08B
CapEx history chart for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) from 1990 to 2025
CapEx history table for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) from 1990 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20.93B | +10.3% | ||
| 2024 | $18.98B | -2.2% | ||
| 2023 | $19.41B | +25.5% | ||
| 2022 | $15.46B | +16.5% | ||
| 2021 | $13.28B | +2.0% | ||
| 2020 | $13.01B | -18.6% | ||
| 2019 | $15.98B | +9.9% | ||
| 2018 | $14.54B | +24.2% | ||
| 2017 | $11.71B | -9.6% | ||
| 2016 | $12.95B | -19.5% | ||
| 2015 | $16.08B | +5.9% | ||
| 2014 | $15.19B | +37.0% | ||
| 2013 | $11.09B | +13.4% | ||
| 2012 | $9.78B | +19.3% | ||
| 2011 | $8.19B | +37.0% | ||
| 2010 | $5.98B | +21.1% | ||
| 2009 | $4.94B | -19.6% | ||
| 2008 | $6.14B | +14.2% | ||
| 2007 | $5.37B | +17.5% | ||
| 2006 | $4.57B | +108.2% | ||
| 2005 | $2.19B | +82.8% | ||
| 2004 | $1.20B | +0.5% | ||
| 2003 | $1.20B | -61.9% | ||
| 2002 | $3.13B | -41.7% | ||
| 2001 | $5.38B | +1786.3% | ||
| 2000 | $285.00M | -83.0% | ||
| 1999 | $1.68B | +129.3% | ||
| 1998 | $733.00M | +240.8% | ||
| 1997 | $215.10M | -4.7% | ||
| 1996 | $225.60M | — | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | ||
| 1993 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 1992 | $119.90M | -25.5% | ||
| 1991 | $161.00M | — | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — |
CapEx values are taken from Berkshire Hathaway's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) most recent annual capital expenditures stands at $20.93B (2025) – grew 10.3% year-over-year.
Berkshire Hathaway capital expenditures compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +10.0%, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
2025 marks the peak capital expenditures at $20.93B, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 1990.
Among 8 Financial Services peers, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) ranks 1st; the peer median for capital expenditures is $985.50M.
Berkshire Hathaway Capital Expenditures by Year
Berkshire Hathaway Capital Expenditures 2025: $20.93B
Berkshire Hathaway capital expenditures in 2025 was $20.93B, grew 10.3% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Berkshire Hathaway Capital Expenditures 2024: $18.98B
Berkshire Hathaway capital expenditures in 2024 was $18.98B, edged down 2.2% below 2023.
Berkshire Hathaway Capital Expenditures 2023: $19.41B
Berkshire Hathaway capital expenditures in 2023 was $19.41B, grew 25.5% from 2022.
Berkshire Hathaway Capital Expenditures 2022: $15.46B
Berkshire Hathaway capital expenditures in 2022 was $15.46B, grew 16.5% from 2021.
Berkshire Hathaway Capital Expenditures 2021: $13.28B
Berkshire Hathaway capital expenditures in 2021 was $13.28B.
See more financial history for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Berkshire Hathaway, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Citigroup Inc. (C) | $6.52B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $2.90B | Financial Services |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $2.06B | Financial Services |
| Visa Inc. (V) | $1.48B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $489.00M | Financial Services |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) | $0 | Financial Services |
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC) | $0 | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $0 | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Berkshire Hathaway's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) is $20.93B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Berkshire Hathaway capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) capital expenditures changed +10.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Berkshire Hathaway capital expenditures?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +10.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Berkshire Hathaway capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Berkshire Hathaway capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $20.93B in 2025.
What was Berkshire Hathaway capital expenditures in 2024?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) capital expenditures in 2024 was $18.98B.
What was Berkshire Hathaway capital expenditures in 2025?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) capital expenditures in 2025 was $20.93B.
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