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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Medline's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $122 Mil.
Medline's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-7 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($-7 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($122 Mil).
Medline's annual retained earnings
stayed the same
from Dec. 2023 ($0 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($0 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-7 Mil).
Medline (NAS:MDLN) 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.
Medline Retained Earnings Historical Data
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* 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.
Medline (MDLN) has a Retained Earnings of $122 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Medline and its competitors.
Is Medline's Retained Earnings too high?
Medline's current Retained Earnings is $122 Mil. Overall, Medline has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medline's Retained Earnings compare to RMD and WST?
Medline's Retained Earnings of $122 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medline and its competitors. Medline's current Retained Earnings is $122 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medline stock overvalued right now?
Medline (MDLN) has a current Retained Earnings of $122 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $122 Mil. Medline's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Medline (MDLN), the current Retained Earnings is $122 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.
Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions in the US. The company generates over 90% of its revenue domestically and serves some of the largest US health systems. Medline offers approximately 190,000 Medline-branded products across more than 250 product families—including front-line care, surgical solutions, and laboratory and diagnostics—as well as roughly 150,000 third-party products sourced from over 1,250 vendors. The company maintains prime vendor relationships with many customers, acting as the primary consolidated logistics partner for their medical-surgical needs. Medline has significant scale, supported by more than 30 manufacturing facilities and a fleet of over 2,000 owned delivery trucks. Medline went public in December 2025.
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