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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,143.4 Mil.
Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($1,032.2 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($966.6 Mil) but then
increased
from Jun. 2025 ($966.6 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,143.4 Mil).
Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($788.8 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1,032.2 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($1,032.2 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,143.4 Mil).
Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (NAS:QQQX) 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.
Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund Retained Earnings Historical Data
* 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.
Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund Retained Earnings Chart
Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund Annual Data
Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund 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.
What does a Retained Earnings of $1,143.4 Mil mean?
Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (QQQX) has a Retained Earnings of $1,143.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund and its competitors.
Is Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund's Retained Earnings too high?
Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund's current Retained Earnings is $1,143.4 Mil. Overall, Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund's Retained Earnings compare to BTT and CSWC?
Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund's Retained Earnings of $1,143.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 Asset Management company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Asset Management 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 Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund and its competitors. Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund's current Retained Earnings is $1,143.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (QQQX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.46, compared to a current price of $30.68 — trading 57.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $1,143.4 Mil. Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (QQQX), the current Retained Earnings is $1,143.4 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.
Is Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (QQQX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.68 is trading 57.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.46.
GuruFocus considers Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for QQQX:
Retained Earnings: $1,143.4 Mil
GF Value™: $19.46 vs. price of $30.68 (57.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QQQX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek attractive total return with less volatility than the S&P 500 Index. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its Assets (as defined below) in a diversified equity portfolio made up of securities comprising the S&P 500 Index (or securities that have economic characteristics that are similar to those securities comprising the S&P 500 Index) that seeks to substantially replicate price movements of the S&P 500 Index and is designed to support the Fund's option strategy.
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