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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net earnings (loss) $ 26,407 $ 14,173 $ (23,290) $ 35,905
Other comprehensive income:        
Unrealized appreciation of investments 203 96 23 218
Applicable income taxes (50) (22) (9) (50)
Foreign currency translation 586 (17) (868) 166
Applicable income taxes (10)   37 (3)
Defined benefit pension plans 15 26 110 92
Applicable income taxes (1) (6) (22) (23)
Other, net 24 (32) (35) (45)
Other comprehensive income, net 767 45 (764) 355
Comprehensive income 27,174 14,218 (24,054) 36,260
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 125 96 121 189
Comprehensive income attributable to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders $ 27,049 $ 14,122 $ (24,175) $ 36,071