AADX (Applied Aerospace & Defense) Retained Earnings: $-63.0 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Applied Aerospace & Defense Retained Earnings?

Applied Aerospace & Defense AADX -0.56% 11 Retained Earnings is $-63.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates AADX with a GF Score™ of 11/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Applied Aerospace & Defense's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-63.0 Mil.

Applied Aerospace & Defense's quarterly retained earnings increased from . 20 ($0.0 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-46.0 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 ($-46.0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-63.0 Mil).

Applied Aerospace & Defense's annual retained earnings increased from . 20 ($0.0 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-46.0 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 ($-46.0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-63.0 Mil).

Applied Aerospace & Defense  (NYSE:AADX) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

Applied Aerospace & Defense Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Applied Aerospace & Defense Retained Earnings Chart

Applied Aerospace & Defense Annual Data
Trend Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
-46.01 -63.04

Applied Aerospace & Defense Semi-Annual Data
Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings -46.01 -63.04
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Applied Aerospace & Defense Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of $-63.0 Mil mean?
Applied Aerospace & Defense (AADX) has a Retained Earnings of $-63.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Applied Aerospace & Defense and its competitors.
Is Applied Aerospace & Defense's Retained Earnings too high?
Applied Aerospace & Defense's current Retained Earnings is $-63.0 Mil. Overall, Applied Aerospace & Defense has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Aerospace & Defense's Retained Earnings compare to FLY and ATRO?
Applied Aerospace & Defense's Retained Earnings of $-63.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Applied Aerospace & Defense and its competitors. Applied Aerospace & Defense's current Retained Earnings is $-63.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Aerospace & Defense stock overvalued right now?
Applied Aerospace & Defense (AADX) has a current Retained Earnings of $-63.0 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-63.0 Mil. Applied Aerospace & Defense's overall GF Score™ is 11/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Applied Aerospace & Defense (AADX), the current Retained Earnings is $-63.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Applied Aerospace & Defense Business Description

Address 335 Quality Circle NW, Huntsville, AL, USA, 35806
Applied Aerospace & Defense Inc specializes in providing engineering and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for space and defense technology companies. The company builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments, combining deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sales of Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, followed by Space and Launch Systems, C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems.
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