FRBP (Franklin BSP Capital) Retained Earnings: $-706.3 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Franklin BSP Capital Retained Earnings?

Franklin BSP Capital FRBP 8 Retained Earnings is $-706.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRBP with a GF Score™ of 8/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Franklin BSP Capital's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-706.3 Mil.

Franklin BSP Capital's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2025 ($-665.8 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-691.0 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 ($-691.0 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-706.3 Mil).

Franklin BSP Capital's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2023 ($-12.2 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-607.6 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($-607.6 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-691.0 Mil).

Franklin BSP Capital  (OTCPK:FRBP) 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.

Franklin BSP Capital Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Franklin BSP Capital Retained Earnings Chart

Franklin BSP Capital Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
0.00 -12.24 -607.65 -691.05

Franklin BSP Capital Quarterly Data
Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -629.18 -649.66 -665.82 -691.05 -706.33
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Franklin BSP Capital 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 $-706.3 Mil mean?
Franklin BSP Capital (FRBP) has a Retained Earnings of $-706.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Franklin BSP Capital and its competitors.
Is Franklin BSP Capital's Retained Earnings too high?
Franklin BSP Capital's current Retained Earnings is $-706.3 Mil. Overall, Franklin BSP Capital has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin BSP Capital's Retained Earnings compare to CRF and EOS?
Franklin BSP Capital's Retained Earnings of $-706.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Asset Management 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 Franklin BSP Capital and its competitors. Franklin BSP Capital's current Retained Earnings is $-706.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin BSP Capital stock overvalued right now?
Franklin BSP Capital (FRBP) has a current Retained Earnings of $-706.3 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-706.3 Mil. Franklin BSP Capital's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 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 Franklin BSP Capital (FRBP), the current Retained Earnings is $-706.3 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.

Franklin BSP Capital Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, Suite 1600, New York, NY, USA, 10010
Franklin BSP Capital Corp is a an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company whose investment objective is to generate both current income capital and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company invests in first and second lien senior secured loans, and to a lesser extent, mezzanine loans, unsecured loans, and equity of predominantly private U.S. middle market companies.
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