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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Lamb Weston Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was MXN50,830 Mil.
Lamb Weston Holdings's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Nov. 2025 (MXN52,614 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (MXN49,472 Mil) but then
increased
from Feb. 2026 (MXN49,472 Mil) to May. 2026 (MXN50,830 Mil).
Lamb Weston Holdings's annual retained earnings
increased
from May. 2024 (MXN45,880 Mil) to May. 2025 (MXN55,354 Mil) but then
declined
from May. 2025 (MXN55,354 Mil) to May. 2026 (MXN50,830 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.
Lamb Weston Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lamb Weston Holdings'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.
What does a Retained Earnings of MXN50,830 Mil mean?
Lamb Weston Holdings (MEX:LW) has a Retained Earnings of MXN50,830 Mil as of May. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Lamb Weston Holdings and its competitors.
Is Lamb Weston Holdings' Retained Earnings too high?
Lamb Weston Holdings' current Retained Earnings is MXN50,830 Mil. Overall, Lamb Weston Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lamb Weston Holdings' Retained Earnings compare to PPC and CAG?
Lamb Weston Holdings' Retained Earnings of MXN50,830 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Lamb Weston Holdings and its competitors. Lamb Weston Holdings's current Retained Earnings is MXN50,830 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lamb Weston Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lamb Weston Holdings (MEX:LW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,025.65, compared to a current price of MXN824.00 — trading 19.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is MXN50,830 Mil. Lamb Weston Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Lamb Weston Holdings (MEX:LW), the current Retained Earnings is MXN50,830 Mil as of May. 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 Lamb Weston Holdings (MEX:LW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lamb Weston Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN824.00 is trading 19.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,025.65.
GuruFocus considers Lamb Weston Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:LW:
Retained Earnings: MXN50,830 Mil
GF Value™: MXN1,025.65 vs. price of MXN824.00 (19.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:LW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lamb Weston is North America's largest and the world's second-largest producer of branded and private-label frozen potato products, both by volume and value. The company's portfolio is anchored by french fries, but it also sells sweet potato fries, tater tots, diced potatoes, mashed potatoes, hash browns, and chips. Roughly two thirds of revenue comes from its home market of North America, with none of the other 100 countries the company sells into representing a significant share. McDonald's is Lamb Weston's single-largest customer at 15% of fiscal 2025 sales, with no other company representing more than 10%. Lamb Weston became an independent company in 2016 when it was spun off from Conagra.
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