Cash on Hand for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B)
According to Berkshire Hathaway's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $373.31B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$373.31B
YoY change
+11.7%
5Y CAGR
+22.0%
Peak year (2025)
$373.31B
Latest annual
$373.31B
Cash on Hand history chart for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) from 1990 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) from 1990 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $373.31B | +11.7% | ||
| 2024 | $334.20B | +99.4% | ||
| 2023 | $167.64B | +30.4% | ||
| 2022 | $128.59B | -12.4% | ||
| 2021 | $146.72B | +6.1% | ||
| 2020 | $138.29B | +8.0% | ||
| 2019 | $128.00B | +14.4% | ||
| 2018 | $111.87B | -3.5% | ||
| 2017 | $115.95B | +34.3% | ||
| 2016 | $86.37B | +20.4% | ||
| 2015 | $71.73B | +13.4% | ||
| 2014 | $63.27B | +31.3% | ||
| 2013 | $48.19B | +2.5% | ||
| 2012 | $46.99B | +26.0% | ||
| 2011 | $37.30B | -2.4% | ||
| 2010 | $38.23B | +25.1% | ||
| 2009 | $30.56B | +19.7% | ||
| 2008 | $25.54B | -42.4% | ||
| 2007 | $44.33B | +1.3% | ||
| 2006 | $43.74B | -2.1% | ||
| 2005 | $44.66B | -6.3% | ||
| 2004 | $47.66B | +52.5% | ||
| 2003 | $31.26B | -58.1% | ||
| 2002 | $74.57B | +9.9% | ||
| 2001 | $67.84B | +946.3% | ||
| 2000 | $6.48B | +18.8% | ||
| 1999 | $5.46B | -64.2% | ||
| 1998 | $15.23B | +1339.0% | ||
| 1997 | $1.06B | -21.6% | ||
| 1996 | $1.35B | -50.8% | ||
| 1995 | $2.74B | +846.7% | ||
| 1994 | $289.90M | -84.2% | ||
| 1993 | $1.84B | +54.2% | ||
| 1992 | $1.19B | +56.5% | ||
| 1991 | $762.00M | +208.5% | ||
| 1990 | $247.00M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Berkshire Hathaway's reported balance sheets (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
In 2025, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) cash and short-term investments totalled $373.31B – grew 11.7% year-over-year.
Berkshire Hathaway cash and short-term investments has grown for 3 consecutive years, with a +22.0% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
2025 marks the peak cash and short-term investments at $373.31B, with the historical low of $247.00M recorded in 1990.
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) sits 7th of 8 Financial Services peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $582.25B.
Berkshire Hathaway Cash on Hand by Year
Berkshire Hathaway Cash on Hand 2025: $373.31B
Berkshire Hathaway cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $373.31B, grew 11.7% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Berkshire Hathaway Cash on Hand 2024: $334.20B
Berkshire Hathaway cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $334.20B, surged 99.4% from 2023.
Berkshire Hathaway Cash on Hand 2023: $167.64B
Berkshire Hathaway cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $167.64B, surged 30.4% from 2022.
Berkshire Hathaway Cash on Hand 2022: $128.59B
Berkshire Hathaway cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $128.59B, declined 12.4% below 2021.
Berkshire Hathaway Cash on Hand 2021: $146.72B
Berkshire Hathaway cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $146.72B.
See more financial history for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Berkshire Hathaway, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) | $1.48T | Financial Services |
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC) | $963.73B | Financial Services |
| Citigroup Inc. (C) | $675.44B | Financial Services |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $624.53B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $539.97B | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $471.55B | Financial Services |
| Visa Inc. (V) | $21.99B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $11.46B | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Berkshire Hathaway's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) is $373.31B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Berkshire Hathaway cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) cash and short-term investments changed +11.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Berkshire Hathaway cash and short-term investments?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is +22.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Berkshire Hathaway cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Berkshire Hathaway cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $373.31B in 2025.
What was Berkshire Hathaway cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $334.20B.
What was Berkshire Hathaway cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $373.31B.
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