Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Snap's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-259,423 Mil.
Snap's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (MXN-252,081 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN-251,122 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 (MXN-251,122 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN-259,423 Mil).
Snap's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (MXN-199,049 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN-265,607 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (MXN-265,607 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN-251,122 Mil).
Snap (MEX:SNAP) 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.
Snap Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Snap'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 MXN-259,423 Mil mean?
Snap (MEX:SNAP) has a Retained Earnings of MXN-259,423 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Snap and its competitors.
Is Snap's Retained Earnings too high?
Snap's current Retained Earnings is MXN-259,423 Mil. Overall, Snap has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Snap's Retained Earnings compare to ZG and BILI?
Snap's Retained Earnings of MXN-259,423 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 Interactive Media company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Interactive Media 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 Snap and its competitors. Snap's current Retained Earnings is MXN-259,423 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Snap stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Snap (MEX:SNAP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN214.66, compared to a current price of MXN81.75 — trading 61.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is MXN-259,423 Mil. Snap's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 Snap (MEX:SNAP), the current Retained Earnings is MXN-259,423 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.
Is Snap (MEX:SNAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Snap stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN81.75 is trading 61.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN214.66.
GuruFocus considers Snap to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SNAP:
Retained Earnings: MXN-259,423 Mil
GF Value™: MXN214.66 vs. price of MXN81.75 (61.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SNAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Snap is a technology company best known for its marquis social media application.Snapchat, a visual messaging application that has amassed hundreds of millions of users. The app was initially only used to communicate with family and friends through photographs and short videos (known as "Snaps"). Users can now enjoy augmented reality, or AR, lenses, content from famous creators and celebrities, updates about local events, and more. Although the app offers a paid subscription option with premium features, advertising sales produce most of the app's revenue. The firm also sells wearable devices called AR Spectacles, which can capture photos and videos overlayed with AR lenses, but these make up a small portion of Snap's overall sales.
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