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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Hyster Yale's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $214 Mil.
Hyster Yale's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($289 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($252 Mil) and
declined
from Mar. 2026 ($252 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($214 Mil).
Hyster Yale's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($256 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($375 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($375 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($289 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.
Hyster Yale Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hyster Yale'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.
Hyster Yale (HY) has a Retained Earnings of $214 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Hyster Yale and its competitors.
Is Hyster Yale's Retained Earnings too high?
Hyster Yale's current Retained Earnings is $214 Mil. Overall, Hyster Yale has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hyster Yale's Retained Earnings compare to WNC and TWI?
Hyster Yale's Retained Earnings of $214 Mil can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Hyster Yale and its competitors. Hyster Yale's current Retained Earnings is $214 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hyster Yale stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyster Yale (HY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.69, compared to a current price of $40.47 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $214 Mil. Hyster Yale's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Hyster Yale (HY), the current Retained Earnings is $214 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 Hyster Yale (HY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyster Yale stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $40.47 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.69.
GuruFocus considers Hyster Yale to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HY:
Retained Earnings: $214 Mil
GF Value™: $41.69 vs. price of $40.47 (2.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hyster Yale Inc designs, engineers, manufactures, sells, and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments, aftermarket parts, and technology solutions marketed globally under the Hyster and Yale brand names. The company has four segments, which include three in the lift truck business as discussed below, as well as Bolzoni S.p.A. (Bolzoni). The majority of its revenue is generated from Lift Trucks. Geographically, it operates in America, EMEA, and JAPIC regions, of which maximum revenue is generated from its business in America, which includes lift truck operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Latin America.
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