Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Del Monte's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,440 Mil.
Del Monte's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($1,440 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,447 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($1,447 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,440 Mil).
Del Monte's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($1,341 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1,435 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($1,435 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,447 Mil).
Del Monte (NYSE:DMC) 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.
Del Monte Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Del Monte'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.
Del Monte (DMC) has a Retained Earnings of $1,440 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Del Monte and its competitors.
Is Del Monte's Retained Earnings too high?
Del Monte's current Retained Earnings is $1,440 Mil. Overall, Del Monte has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Del Monte's Retained Earnings compare to AGRO and DOLE?
Del Monte's Retained Earnings of $1,440 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Del Monte and its competitors. Del Monte's current Retained Earnings is $1,440 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Del Monte stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Del Monte (DMC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.08, compared to a current price of $28.59 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $1,440 Mil. Del Monte's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Del Monte (DMC), the current Retained Earnings is $1,440 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 Del Monte (DMC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Del Monte stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.59 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.08.
GuruFocus considers Del Monte to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DMC:
Retained Earnings: $1,440 Mil
GF Value™: $30.08 vs. price of $28.59 (5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DMC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Del Monte Corp is a producer, marketer, and distributor of fresh, packaged, value-added, and canned food products. Its products are sold in multiple countries and are marketed under the DEL MONTE brand and other brands.
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