Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Rent the Runway's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-1,119.3 Mil.
Rent the Runway's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Oct. 2025 ($-1,099.0 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($-1,100.4 Mil) and
declined
from Jan. 2026 ($-1,100.4 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($-1,119.3 Mil).
Rent the Runway's annual retained earnings
declined
from Jan. 2024 ($-1,053.1 Mil) to Jan. 2025 ($-1,123.0 Mil) but then
increased
from Jan. 2025 ($-1,123.0 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($-1,100.4 Mil).
Rent the Runway (NAS:RENT) 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.
Rent the Runway Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rent the Runway'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 $-1,119.3 Mil mean?
Rent the Runway (RENT) has a Retained Earnings of $-1,119.3 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Rent the Runway and its competitors.
Is Rent the Runway's Retained Earnings too high?
Rent the Runway's current Retained Earnings is $-1,119.3 Mil. Overall, Rent the Runway has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rent the Runway's Retained Earnings compare to AKA and TLYS?
Rent the Runway's Retained Earnings of $-1,119.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Rent the Runway and its competitors. Rent the Runway's current Retained Earnings is $-1,119.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rent the Runway stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rent the Runway (RENT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.51, compared to a current price of $3.37 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-1,119.3 Mil. Rent the Runway's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Rent the Runway (RENT), the current Retained Earnings is $-1,119.3 Mil as of Apr. 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 Rent the Runway (RENT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rent the Runway stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.37 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.51.
GuruFocus considers Rent the Runway to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RENT:
Retained Earnings: $-1,119.3 Mil
GF Value™: $3.51 vs. price of $3.37 (4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RENT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rent the Runway Inc is an e-commerce platform that allows users to rent, subscribe to, or buy designer apparel and accessories. The company gives customers access to its unlimited closet through its subscription offering (Subscription) or the ability to rent a-la-carte through its reserve offering (Reserve). The company also gives its subscribers and customers the ability to buy its products through its Resale offering. The Closet in the Cloud offers a wide assortment of items for every occasion, from evening wear and accessories to ready-to-wear, workwear, denim, casual, maternity, outerwear, blouses, knitwear, loungewear, jewelry, handbags, activewear, and ski wear.
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