LOT (Lotus Technology) Retained Earnings: $-3,157.9 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Lotus Technology Retained Earnings?

Lotus Technology LOT -4.30% Retained Earnings is $-3,157.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Lotus Technology's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-3,157.9 Mil.

Lotus Technology's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2025 ($-3,006.7 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($-3,072.2 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2025 ($-3,072.2 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-3,157.9 Mil).

Lotus Technology's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2023 ($-1,588.8 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-2,693.7 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($-2,693.7 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-3,157.9 Mil).

Lotus Technology  (NAS:LOT) 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.

Lotus Technology Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Lotus Technology Retained Earnings Chart

Lotus Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
-122.84 -846.76 -1,588.77 -2,693.70 -3,157.92

Lotus Technology Quarterly Data
Dec21 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2,693.70 -2,876.52 -3,006.74 -3,072.15 -3,157.92

Lotus Technology 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 $-3,157.9 Mil mean?
Lotus Technology (LOT) has a Retained Earnings of $-3,157.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Lotus Technology and its competitors.
Is Lotus Technology's Retained Earnings too high?
Lotus Technology's current Retained Earnings is $-3,157.9 Mil.
How does Lotus Technology's Retained Earnings compare to AIIO and LVWR?
Lotus Technology's Retained Earnings of $-3,157.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Lotus Technology and its competitors. Lotus Technology's current Retained Earnings is $-3,157.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus Technology stock overvalued right now?
Lotus Technology (LOT) has a current Retained Earnings of $-3,157.9 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-3,157.9 Mil. 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 Lotus Technology (LOT), the current Retained Earnings is $-3,157.9 Mil as of Dec. 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.

Lotus Technology Business Description

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Lotus Technology Inc is a battery electric vehicle (BEV) maker that designs, develops, and sells BEV lifestyle vehicles under the Lotus brand. The Group is also a distributor that sells luxury sports cars under the Lotus brand. It also provides other sales and ancillary services to customers.