Gross Profit for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B)
According to Berkshire Hathaway's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $116.89B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
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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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$116.89B
YoY change
+1.4%
5Y CAGR
-8.3%
Peak year (2023)
$208.84B
Cumulative gross profit
$1.78T
Gross Profit history chart for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) from 1988 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) from 1988 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87.78B | +1.4% | ||
| 2024 | $86.58B | -58.5% | ||
| 2023 | $208.84B | +345.2% | ||
| 2022 | $46.91B | -74.6% | ||
| 2021 | $184.80B | +36.4% | ||
| 2020 | $135.47B | -20.7% | ||
| 2019 | $170.74B | +131.7% | ||
| 2018 | $73.69B | -11.4% | ||
| 2017 | $83.21B | -7.0% | ||
| 2016 | $89.51B | -2.7% | ||
| 2015 | $91.97B | +9.2% | ||
| 2014 | $84.24B | +5.5% | ||
| 2013 | $79.85B | +12.8% | ||
| 2012 | $70.82B | -4270.6% | ||
| 2011 | -$1.70B | -102.9% | ||
| 2010 | $58.06B | -547.0% | ||
| 2009 | -$12.99B | -142.1% | ||
| 2008 | $30.85B | -27.2% | ||
| 2007 | $42.36B | +2.2% | ||
| 2006 | $41.44B | +57.8% | ||
| 2005 | $26.26B | +38.5% | ||
| 2004 | $18.97B | -18.2% | ||
| 2003 | $23.20B | +54.6% | ||
| 2002 | $15.01B | +52.1% | ||
| 2001 | $9.87B | +136.7% | ||
| 2000 | $4.17B | -43.0% | ||
| 1999 | $7.32B | +11.6% | ||
| 1998 | $6.56B | +148.9% | ||
| 1997 | $2.64B | -22.6% | ||
| 1996 | $3.40B | -871.1% | ||
| 1995 | -$441.40M | -385.7% | ||
| 1994 | $154.50M | -94.1% | ||
| 1993 | $2.62B | -13.5% | ||
| 1992 | $3.03B | +61.4% | ||
| 1991 | $1.88B | +18.8% | ||
| 1990 | $1.58B | -36.4% | ||
| 1989 | $2.48B | +0.8% | ||
| 1988 | $2.46B | — |
Gross Profit values are taken from Berkshire Hathaway's reported income 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
In 2025, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) gross profit totalled $87.78B – edged up 1.4% year-over-year.
Berkshire Hathaway gross profit has contracted on net over the period, with a -8.3% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Between 2023 and 2025, Berkshire Hathaway gross profit plunged 58.0%, falling from $208.84B to $87.78B.
Across the available history, gross profit reached its high of $208.84B in 2023 and its low of -$12.99B in 2009.
Within Financial Services, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) ranks 3rd among 8 peers we track. The peer median for gross profit is $70.30B.
Berkshire Hathaway Gross Profit by Year
Berkshire Hathaway Gross Profit 2025: $87.78B
Berkshire Hathaway gross profit in 2025 was $87.78B, edged up 1.4% from 2024.
Berkshire Hathaway Gross Profit 2024: $86.58B
Berkshire Hathaway gross profit in 2024 was $86.58B, plunged 58.5% below 2023.
Berkshire Hathaway Gross Profit 2023: $208.84B
Berkshire Hathaway gross profit in 2023 was $208.84B, surged 345.2% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Berkshire Hathaway Gross Profit 2022: $46.91B
Berkshire Hathaway gross profit in 2022 was $46.91B, plunged 74.6% below 2021.
Berkshire Hathaway Gross Profit 2021: $184.80B
Berkshire Hathaway gross profit in 2021 was $184.80B.
See more financial history for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Berkshire Hathaway, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) | $167.61B | Financial Services |
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC) | $107.42B | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $80.04B | Financial Services |
| Citigroup Inc. (C) | $74.98B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $65.62B | Financial Services |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $59.40B | Financial Services |
| Visa Inc. (V) | $32.15B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $27.36B | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Berkshire Hathaway's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) is $116.89B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Berkshire Hathaway gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) gross profit changed +1.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Berkshire Hathaway gross profit?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) gross profit compound annual growth rate is -8.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Berkshire Hathaway gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- Berkshire Hathaway gross profit reached its highest annual value of $208.84B in 2023.
What was Berkshire Hathaway gross profit in 2024?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) gross profit in 2024 was $86.58B.
What was Berkshire Hathaway gross profit in 2025?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) gross profit in 2025 was $87.78B.
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