Company / Share Buybacks
Berkshire Hathaway Share Buybacks History
FY2018-FY2024 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$2.9B
FY2024
5-year range
$2.9B / $27.1B
FY2020-FY2024
Trend
-68.2%
vs FY2023
Sector context
#21 of 306
Financials
What the data says
Among 306 Financials companies, Berkshire Hathaway is in the top 7% for share buybacks. Share Buybacks has fluctuated over the past 7 years, ranging from $1.3B in FY2018 to $27.1B in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.9B in FY2024 with a 5-year CAGR of -9.7%. Top quartile in the Financials sector.
Declined from $7.9B to $2.9B over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -52.4%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -9.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 7% in FinancialsTop 7% of 306This company $2.9B Sector average $871.3M
▼
+234.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -9.7%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2024, share buybacks decreased 68.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #21 out of 306 companies in the Financials sector.
- Peak share buybacks was recorded in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Low Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 (multiple financial health concerns)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | $2.9B | -68.2% |
| FY2023 | $9.2B | +16.8% |
| FY2022 | $7.9B | -71.0% |
| FY2021 | $27.1B | +9.5% |
| FY2020 | $24.7B | +409.4% |
| FY2019 | $4.8B | +260.3% |
| FY2018 | $1.3B | - |
| FY2017 | - | - |
| FY2016 | - | - |
As of FY2024 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026