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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. SS&C Technologies Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,337 Mil.
SS&C Technologies Holdings's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($4,053 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($4,179 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($4,179 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($4,337 Mil).
SS&C Technologies Holdings's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($3,126 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($3,642 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($3,642 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($4,179 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.
SS&C Technologies Holdings 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.
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.
SS&C Technologies Holdings (SSNC) has a Retained Earnings of $4,337 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on SS&C Technologies Holdings and its competitors.
Is SS&C Technologies Holdings' Retained Earnings too high?
SS&C Technologies Holdings' current Retained Earnings is $4,337 Mil. Overall, SS&C Technologies Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SS&C Technologies Holdings' Retained Earnings compare to GRAB and PTC?
SS&C Technologies Holdings' Retained Earnings of $4,337 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Software 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 SS&C Technologies Holdings and its competitors. SS&C Technologies Holdings's current Retained Earnings is $4,337 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SS&C Technologies Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SS&C Technologies Holdings (SSNC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $82.28, compared to a current price of $68.62 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $4,337 Mil. SS&C Technologies Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 SS&C Technologies Holdings (SSNC), the current Retained Earnings is $4,337 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 SS&C Technologies Holdings (SSNC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SS&C Technologies Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $68.62 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $82.28.
GuruFocus considers SS&C Technologies Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SSNC:
Retained Earnings: $4,337 Mil
GF Value™: $82.28 vs. price of $68.62 (16.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSNC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SS&C Technologies provides software products and software-enabled services to a variety of customers primarily in financial services. Acquisitions are a large part of SS&C's history. SS&C GlobeOp provides fund administration services to alternative and traditional asset managers. In addition, SS&C provides portfolio accounting, portfolio management, trading, banking/lending, and other software to asset managers, banks, and financial advisors. SS&C's purchase of Intralinks makes it a leading player in virtual deal room solutions. With its 2018 purchase of DST Systems, SS&C gained a foothold in the healthcare industry with pharmacy health management solutions and medical claim administration services. In 2022, SS&C acquired robotic process automation software firm Blue Prism.
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