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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $-36.82 Mil.
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Jan. 2025 ($-210.59 Mil) to Jul. 2025 ($-33.56 Mil) but then
declined
from Jul. 2025 ($-33.56 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($-36.82 Mil).
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities's annual retained earnings
increased
from Jul. 2023 ($-57.46 Mil) to Jul. 2024 ($-44.44 Mil) and
increased
from Jul. 2024 ($-44.44 Mil) to Jul. 2025 ($-33.56 Mil).
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities (NYSE:SDHY) 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.
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities 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.
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Retained Earnings Chart
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Annual Data
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Jul21
Jul22
Jul23
Jul24
Jul25
Retained Earnings
-1.61
-56.46
-57.46
-44.44
-33.56
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Semi-Annual Data
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities 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 $-36.82 Mil mean?
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities (SDHY) has a Retained Earnings of $-36.82 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities and its competitors.
Is PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities' Retained Earnings too high?
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities' current Retained Earnings is $-36.82 Mil. Overall, PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities' Retained Earnings compare to VKI and LEO?
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities' Retained Earnings of $-36.82 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 PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities and its competitors. PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities's current Retained Earnings is $-36.82 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities (SDHY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.59, compared to a current price of $16.18 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-36.82 Mil. PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities (SDHY), the current Retained Earnings is $-36.82 Mil as of Jan. 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 PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities (SDHY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.18 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.59.
GuruFocus considers PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SDHY:
Retained Earnings: $-36.82 Mil
GF Value™: $19.59 vs. price of $16.18 (17.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SDHY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities is a closed-end management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation. It mainly invests in a diversified portfolio of high-yield fixed-income instruments that are rated below investment grade with varying maturities and other investments (including derivatives) with similar economic characteristics.
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