Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:STWIYA) Retained Earnings: A$45,019.00 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


What is Commonwealth Bank of Australia Retained Earnings?

Commonwealth Bank of Australia ASX:STWIYA 66 Retained Earnings is A$45,019.00 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:STWIYA with a GF Score™ of 66/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Commonwealth Bank of Australia's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$45,019.00 Mil.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2024 (A$42,578.00 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$43,974.00 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2025 (A$43,974.00 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$45,019.00 Mil).

Commonwealth Bank of Australia's annual retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 (A$40,010.00 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (A$41,600.00 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2024 (A$41,600.00 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$43,974.00 Mil).

Commonwealth Bank of Australia  (ASX:STWIYA) 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.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Retained Earnings Chart

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Retained Earnings
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia 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 A$45,019.00 Mil mean?
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:STWIYA) has a Retained Earnings of A$45,019.00 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Commonwealth Bank of Australia and its competitors.
Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Retained Earnings too high?
Commonwealth Bank of Australia's current Retained Earnings is A$45,019.00 Mil. Overall, Commonwealth Bank of Australia has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Retained Earnings compare to JPM and BAC?
Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Retained Earnings of A$45,019.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Banks 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 Commonwealth Bank of Australia and its competitors. Commonwealth Bank of Australia's current Retained Earnings is A$45,019.00 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock overvalued right now?
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:STWIYA) has a current Retained Earnings of A$45,019.00 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is A$45,019.00 Mil. Commonwealth Bank of Australia's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:STWIYA), the current Retained Earnings is A$45,019.00 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.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Business Description

Address 11 Harbour Street, Commonwealth Bank Place South, Level 1, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Commonwealth Bank is Australia's largest bank with operations spanning Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Its core business is the provision of retail, business, and institutional banking services. The bank has emphasized its focus on banking in recent years with a numbers of asset divestments in wealth management and insurance.