CWK (Cushman & Wakefield) Retained Earnings: $-858 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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CWK Cushman & Wakefield Ltd CWK
78 GF Score
Price $13.28
GF Value $13.39
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cushman & Wakefield Retained Earnings?

Cushman & Wakefield CWK -3.98% 78 Retained Earnings is $-858 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CWK with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Cushman & Wakefield's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-858 Mil.

Cushman & Wakefield's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2025 ($-898 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-910 Mil) but then increased from Mar. 2026 ($-910 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($-858 Mil).

Cushman & Wakefield's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2023 ($-1,117 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-986 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($-986 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-898 Mil).


Cushman & Wakefield  (NYSE:CWK) 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.


Cushman & Wakefield Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Cushman & Wakefield Retained Earnings Chart

Cushman & Wakefield Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
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Cushman & Wakefield Quarterly Data
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Cushman & Wakefield 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 $-858 Mil mean?
Cushman & Wakefield (CWK) has a Retained Earnings of $-858 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Cushman & Wakefield and its competitors.
Is Cushman & Wakefield's Retained Earnings too high?
Cushman & Wakefield's current Retained Earnings is $-858 Mil. Overall, Cushman & Wakefield has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cushman & Wakefield's Retained Earnings compare to IHS and NMRK?
Cushman & Wakefield's Retained Earnings of $-858 Mil can be compared against companies in the Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Real Estate 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 Cushman & Wakefield and its competitors. Cushman & Wakefield's current Retained Earnings is $-858 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cushman & Wakefield stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cushman & Wakefield (CWK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.39, compared to a current price of $13.28 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-858 Mil. Cushman & Wakefield's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Cushman & Wakefield (CWK), the current Retained Earnings is $-858 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 Cushman & Wakefield (CWK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cushman & Wakefield stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $13.28 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.39. GuruFocus considers Cushman & Wakefield to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CWK:

  • Retained Earnings: $-858 Mil
  • GF Value™: $13.39 vs. price of $13.28 (0.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CWK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cushman & Wakefield Business Description

Address 22 Victoria Street, Canon’s Court, Hamilton, BMU, HM 12
Cushman & Wakefield is one of the largest commercial real estate services firms in the world and is headquartered in Chicago. The firm provides a broad suite of real estate-related services to owners, tenants, and investors. These include brokerage services for leasing and capital markets sales as well as advisory services such as valuation, project management, and facilities management.
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