Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Adecco Group AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,998 Mil.
Adecco Group AG's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($3,873 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($3,967 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($3,967 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($3,998 Mil).
Adecco Group AG's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($3,706 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($3,423 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($3,423 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($3,967 Mil).
Adecco Group AG (OTCPK:AHEXF) 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.
Adecco Group AG Retained Earnings Historical Data
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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.
Adecco Group AG (AHEXF) has a Retained Earnings of $3,998 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Adecco Group AG and its competitors.
Is Adecco Group AG's Retained Earnings too high?
Adecco Group AG's current Retained Earnings is $3,998 Mil. Overall, Adecco Group AG has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adecco Group AG's Retained Earnings compare to KFY and RHI?
Adecco Group AG's Retained Earnings of $3,998 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 a Business Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Business Services 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 Adecco Group AG and its competitors. Adecco Group AG's current Retained Earnings is $3,998 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adecco Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Adecco Group AG (AHEXF) has a current Retained Earnings of $3,998 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.72, compared to a current price of $21.71 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $3,998 Mil. Adecco Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 Adecco Group AG (AHEXF), the current Retained Earnings is $3,998 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.
Is Adecco Group AG (AHEXF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adecco Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.71 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.72.
Key valuation signals for AHEXF:
Retained Earnings: $3,998 Mil
GF Value™: $34.72 vs. price of $21.71 (37.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AHEXF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adecco Group provides human capital solutions. The majority of its revenue comes from flexible placement, but the company also offers permanent placement, career transition, outsourcing, and consulting services in engineering, digital, and IT. The company is organized into three business units—Adecco, Akkodis, and LHH—and operates in over 60 countries.
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