Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Aveanna Healthcare Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,115 Mil.
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($-1,336 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-1,157 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($-1,157 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-1,115 Mil).
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($-1,371 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-1,382 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($-1,382 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-1,157 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.
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data
* 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.
What does a Retained Earnings of $-1,115 Mil mean?
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (AVAH) has a Retained Earnings of $-1,115 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Aveanna Healthcare Holdings and its competitors.
Is Aveanna Healthcare Holdings' Retained Earnings too high?
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings' current Retained Earnings is $-1,115 Mil. Overall, Aveanna Healthcare Holdings has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aveanna Healthcare Holdings' Retained Earnings compare to SNDA and ADUS?
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings' Retained Earnings of $-1,115 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Healthcare Providers & 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 Aveanna Healthcare Holdings and its competitors. Aveanna Healthcare Holdings's current Retained Earnings is $-1,115 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aveanna Healthcare Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (AVAH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.17, compared to a current price of $9.58 — trading 85.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-1,115 Mil. Aveanna Healthcare Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (AVAH), the current Retained Earnings is $-1,115 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 Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (AVAH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aveanna Healthcare Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.58 is trading 85.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.17.
GuruFocus considers Aveanna Healthcare Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AVAH:
Retained Earnings: $-1,115 Mil
GF Value™: $5.17 vs. price of $9.58 (85.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVAH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc is a diversified home care platform that provides care to medically complex, high-cost patient populations. It directly addresses the pressing challenges facing the U.S. healthcare system by providing safe, high-quality care in the home. The firm provides its services through three segments: Private Duty Services (PDS); Home Health & Hospice (HHH); and Medical Solutions (MS). The Private Duty Services segment generates the majority of revenue, which includes private duty skilled nursing services, non-clinical and personal care services, and pediatric therapy services, and is principally reimbursed by Medicaid and Medicaid MCO.
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