DAY (Dayforce) Retained Earnings: $-556 Mil (As of Sep. 2025)


DAY Dayforce Inc DAY
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GF Value $86.76
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What is Dayforce Retained Earnings?

Dayforce DAY 67 Retained Earnings is $-556 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates DAY with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.76. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Dayforce's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $-556 Mil.

Dayforce's quarterly retained earnings increased from Mar. 2025 ($-351 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($-351 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2025 ($-351 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($-556 Mil).

Dayforce's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 ($-373 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-318 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 ($-318 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-336 Mil).

Dayforce  (NYSE:DAY) 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.

Dayforce Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dayforce's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Dayforce Retained Earnings Chart

Dayforce Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Retained Earnings
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Dayforce Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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Dayforce 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 $-556 Mil mean?
Dayforce (DAY) has a Retained Earnings of $-556 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Dayforce and its competitors.
Is Dayforce's Retained Earnings too high?
Dayforce's current Retained Earnings is $-556 Mil. Overall, Dayforce has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dayforce's Retained Earnings compare to DOCU and MANH?
Dayforce's Retained Earnings of $-556 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Software 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 Dayforce and its competitors. Dayforce's current Retained Earnings is $-556 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dayforce stock overvalued right now?
Dayforce (DAY) has a current Retained Earnings of $-556 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.76, compared to a current price of $69.86 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-556 Mil. Dayforce's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Dayforce (DAY), the current Retained Earnings is $-556 Mil as of Sep. 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.

Is Dayforce (DAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dayforce stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $69.86 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $86.76.

Key valuation signals for DAY:

  • Retained Earnings: $-556 Mil
  • GF Value™: $86.76 vs. price of $69.86 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Dayforce Business Description

Address 3311 East Old Shakopee Road, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55425
Dayforce is a global technology company providing cloud-based human capital management solutions for large businesses looking to manage their payroll, tax, benefits, and talent intelligence. The company primarily services customers in the US with its flagship Dayforce platform but also services customers in select European countries as well as Australia and New Zealand. Dayforce services the Canadian HCM market with its Powerpay platform, which specifically targets customers with less than 100 employees. As of fiscal 2024, the Dayforce platform accounted for almost 80% of companywide revenue and had 6,876 clients representing approximately 7.62 million employees.
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