Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. The Cooper's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $7,696 Mil.
The Cooper's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Oct. 2025 ($7,643 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($7,774 Mil) but then
declined
from Jan. 2026 ($7,774 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($7,696 Mil).
The Cooper's annual retained earnings
increased
from Oct. 2023 ($6,876 Mil) to Oct. 2024 ($7,268 Mil) and
increased
from Oct. 2024 ($7,268 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($7,643 Mil).
The Cooper (NAS:COO) 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.
The Cooper Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Cooper'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.
The Cooper (COO) has a Retained Earnings of $7,696 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on The Cooper and its competitors.
Is The Cooper's Retained Earnings too high?
The Cooper's current Retained Earnings is $7,696 Mil. Overall, The Cooper has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Cooper's Retained Earnings compare to SOLV and ALGN?
The Cooper's Retained Earnings of $7,696 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 The Cooper and its competitors. The Cooper's current Retained Earnings is $7,696 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Cooper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Cooper (COO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $101.06, compared to a current price of $72.61 — trading 28.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $7,696 Mil. The Cooper's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 The Cooper (COO), the current Retained Earnings is $7,696 Mil as of Apr. 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 The Cooper (COO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Cooper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $72.61 is trading 28.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $101.06.
GuruFocus considers The Cooper to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for COO:
Retained Earnings: $7,696 Mil
GF Value™: $101.06 vs. price of $72.61 (28.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the COO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CooperCompanies is one of the largest eyecare companies in the US. It operates in two segments: CooperVision and CooperSurgical. CooperVision is a pure-play contact lens business with a suite of spherical, multifocal, and toric contact lenses. The company also has one of the most comprehensive specialty lens portfolios in the world. With brands including Proclear, Biofinity, MyDay, and Clariti, Cooper controls roughly one fourth of the US contact lens market. CooperSurgical, founded in 1990, is made up of equipment related to reproductive care, fertility, and women's care. Cooper has the broadest medical device coverage of the entire IVF cycle. It also has Paragard, the only hormone-free IUD in the US, and controls 17% of the US IUD market.
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