Berkshire Hathaway Goodwill

Berkshire Hathaway's goodwill stands at $83B as of March 2026. In the prior-year period, the figure was $0. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Berkshire Hathaway reported $83B in goodwill versus $0 a year earlier. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

In the prior-year period, the figure was $0. Sustained growth in goodwill can support a stronger franchise, while sharp declines may reflect divestitures, weaker demand, or accounting changes. Always read YoY moves with the footnotes of recent filings in mind.

The history chart shows how Berkshire Hathaway's goodwill evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places BRK.A next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.

Yes — within Finance, goodwill is commonly used to spot outliers. Berkshire Hathaway's reading of $83B is a starting point; confirm whether differences come from growth, margins, accounting choices, or one-time items before treating an outlier as a buy or sell signal.