Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. NXP Semiconductors NV's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-496 Mil.
NXP Semiconductors NV's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($-1,063 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-1,354 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($-1,354 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-496 Mil).
NXP Semiconductors NV's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($-2,793 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-1,814 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($-1,814 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-1,354 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.
NXP Semiconductors NV Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NXP Semiconductors NV's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
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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.
NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) has a Retained Earnings of $-496 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on NXP Semiconductors NV and its competitors.
Is NXP Semiconductors NV's Retained Earnings too high?
NXP Semiconductors NV's current Retained Earnings is $-496 Mil. Overall, NXP Semiconductors NV has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NXP Semiconductors NV's Retained Earnings compare to ALAB and MPWR?
NXP Semiconductors NV's Retained Earnings of $-496 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Semiconductors 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 NXP Semiconductors NV and its competitors. NXP Semiconductors NV's current Retained Earnings is $-496 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NXP Semiconductors NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $232.44, compared to a current price of $290.54 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-496 Mil. NXP Semiconductors NV's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI), the current Retained Earnings is $-496 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 NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NXP Semiconductors NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $290.54 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of $232.44.
GuruFocus considers NXP Semiconductors NV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NXPI:
Retained Earnings: $-496 Mil
GF Value™: $232.44 vs. price of $290.54 (25% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NXPI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NXP Semiconductors is a leading supplier of high-performance mixed-signal products. The firm acquired Freescale Semiconductor in 2015 and now has significant market share in the automotive market, where it supplies microcontrollers and analog chips into automotive clusters, powertrains, infotainment systems, and radars. NXP Semiconductors also serves industrial and Internet of Things, mobile, and communications infrastructure.
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