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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Aker Solutions ASA's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $460 Mil.
Aker Solutions ASA's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Jun. 2025 ($522 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($679 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($679 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($460 Mil).
Aker Solutions ASA's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($1,385 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($518 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($518 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($679 Mil).
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.
Aker Solutions ASA Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aker Solutions ASA's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
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.
Aker Solutions ASA (AKRTF) has a Retained Earnings of $460 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Aker Solutions ASA and its competitors.
Is Aker Solutions ASA's Retained Earnings too high?
Aker Solutions ASA's current Retained Earnings is $460 Mil. Overall, Aker Solutions ASA has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aker Solutions ASA's Retained Earnings compare to SLB and BKR?
Aker Solutions ASA's Retained Earnings of $460 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Aker Solutions ASA and its competitors. Aker Solutions ASA's current Retained Earnings is $460 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aker Solutions ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aker Solutions ASA (AKRTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.20, compared to a current price of $4.45 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $460 Mil. Aker Solutions ASA's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 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 Aker Solutions ASA (AKRTF), the current Retained Earnings is $460 Mil as of Jun. 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 Aker Solutions ASA (AKRTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aker Solutions ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.45 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.20.
GuruFocus considers Aker Solutions ASA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AKRTF:
Retained Earnings: $460 Mil
GF Value™: $4.20 vs. price of $4.45 (6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AKRTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aker Solutions ASA is a provider of equipment, systems, and services to the renewable and oil and gas energy sectors. The company has two reportable segments: Renewables and Field Development, and Life Cycle. The Renewables and Field Development segment focuses on designing and delivering integrated solutions for offshore and onshore facilities, including renewable energy and carbon capture projects. The Life Cycle segment provides maintenance, modification, and asset integrity services, along with decommissioning and electrification solutions to extend the operational life of energy assets. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Renewables and Field Development segment.
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