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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Talen Energy's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-905 Mil.
Talen Energy's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($-612 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-638 Mil) and
declined
from Mar. 2026 ($-638 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($-905 Mil).
Talen Energy's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($134 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-326 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($-326 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-612 Mil).
Talen Energy (NAS:TLN) 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.
Talen Energy Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Talen Energy'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.
Talen Energy (TLN) has a Retained Earnings of $-905 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Talen Energy and its competitors.
Is Talen Energy's Retained Earnings too high?
Talen Energy's current Retained Earnings is $-905 Mil. Overall, Talen Energy has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Talen Energy's Retained Earnings compare to OKLO and NRG?
Talen Energy's Retained Earnings of $-905 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Talen Energy and its competitors. Talen Energy's current Retained Earnings is $-905 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Talen Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Talen Energy (TLN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $510.93, compared to a current price of $347.71 — trading 31.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-905 Mil. Talen Energy's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 7 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 Talen Energy (TLN), the current Retained Earnings is $-905 Mil as of Jun. 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 Talen Energy (TLN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Talen Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $347.71 is trading 31.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $510.93.
GuruFocus considers Talen Energy to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TLN:
Retained Earnings: $-905 Mil
GF Value™: $510.93 vs. price of $347.71 (31.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TLN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Talen Energy Corp is an independent power producer and energy infrastructure company based in the United States. It owns and operates several gigawatts of power infrastructure in the United States, including 2.2GW of nuclear power and a dispatchable fossil fleet. The company produces and sells electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale U.S. power markets, with its generation fleet principally located in the Mid-Atlantic, Ohio, and Montana. Talen's operating segments are: PJM and Others. The PJM segment, which generates maximum revenue, is engaged in electricity generation, marketing activities, and commodity risk and fuel management within the PJM market and is comprised of Susquehanna and Talen's natural gas and coal generation facilities in PJM.
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