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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Urban Outfitters's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €2,255 Mil.
Urban Outfitters's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Oct. 2025 (€2,337 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (€2,398 Mil) but then
declined
from Jan. 2026 (€2,398 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (€2,255 Mil).
Urban Outfitters's annual retained earnings
increased
from Jan. 2024 (€1,940 Mil) to Jan. 2025 (€2,418 Mil) but then
declined
from Jan. 2025 (€2,418 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (€2,398 Mil).
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.
Urban Outfitters Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Urban Outfitters'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.
Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) has a Retained Earnings of €2,255 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Urban Outfitters and its competitors.
Is Urban Outfitters' Retained Earnings too high?
Urban Outfitters' current Retained Earnings is €2,255 Mil. Overall, Urban Outfitters has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Urban Outfitters' Retained Earnings compare to VSXY and BOOT?
Urban Outfitters' Retained Earnings of €2,255 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Urban Outfitters and its competitors. Urban Outfitters's current Retained Earnings is €2,255 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Urban Outfitters stock overvalued right now?
Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) has a current Retained Earnings of €2,255 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.17, compared to a current price of €59.60 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is €2,255 Mil. Urban Outfitters' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF), the current Retained Earnings is €2,255 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 Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban Outfitters stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €59.60 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €51.17.
Key valuation signals for FRA:UOF:
Retained Earnings: €2,255 Mil
GF Value™: €51.17 vs. price of €59.60 (16.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1970, Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters is a multibrand apparel and home goods retailer that operates nearly 800 stores and e-commerce in the US, which accounts for about 87% of sales, as well as in other regions. Its retail nameplates are Urban Outfitters (22% of fiscal 2026 sales), Free People/Movement (26%), and Anthropologie (42%). Retail accounted for 86% of fiscal 2026 revenue, but Urban Outfitters also sells products through a wholesale operation, owns some restaurants, and operates a fast-growing clothing rental and resale business called Nuuly (9% of sales). Urban Outfitters primarily markets to young adults and offers products across apparel (66% of sales), home goods (16% of sales), accessories (13% of sales), and more.
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