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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Cable One's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$1,054 Mil.
Cable One's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2025 (R$7,281 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R$7,166 Mil) and
declined
from Mar. 2026 (R$7,166 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (R$1,054 Mil).
Cable One's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (R$8,632 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (R$10,422 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (R$10,422 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R$7,281 Mil).
Cable One (BSP:C1AB34) 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.
Cable One Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cable One'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.
What does a Retained Earnings of R$1,054 Mil mean?
Cable One (BSP:C1AB34) has a Retained Earnings of R$1,054 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Cable One and its competitors.
Is Cable One's Retained Earnings too high?
Cable One's current Retained Earnings is R$1,054 Mil. Overall, Cable One has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cable One's Retained Earnings compare to CXDO and RDCM?
Cable One's Retained Earnings of R$1,054 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Telecommunication 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 Cable One and its competitors. Cable One's current Retained Earnings is R$1,054 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cable One stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cable One (BSP:C1AB34) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$7.95, compared to a current price of R$1.13 — trading 85.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is R$1,054 Mil. Cable One's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Cable One (BSP:C1AB34), the current Retained Earnings is R$1,054 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 Cable One (BSP:C1AB34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cable One stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$1.13 is trading 85.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$7.95.
GuruFocus considers Cable One to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:C1AB34:
Retained Earnings: R$1,054 Mil
GF Value™: R$7.95 vs. price of R$1.13 (85.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:C1AB34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cable One Inc is a telecommunications company that generates revenue from providing broadband, voice, and video services to both residential and business customers. The company derives majority of its revenue from data and video services, which are subscription-based and billed monthly. The company also offers Sparklight TV, an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) service that enables customers using the Sparklight TV app to stream video channels from the cloud. Additionally, the company earns advertising revenue by selling airtime on its video channels, and it provides voice services over Internet protocols.
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