Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. US Foods Holding's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,795 Mil.
US Foods Holding's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($2,495 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($2,679 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($2,679 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($2,795 Mil).
US Foods Holding's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($1,509 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($2,003 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($2,003 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($2,679 Mil).
US Foods Holding (NYSE:USFD) 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.
US Foods Holding Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for US Foods Holding's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
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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.
US Foods Holding (USFD) has a Retained Earnings of $2,795 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on US Foods Holding and its competitors.
Is US Foods Holding's Retained Earnings too high?
US Foods Holding's current Retained Earnings is $2,795 Mil. Overall, US Foods Holding has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does US Foods Holding's Retained Earnings compare to PFGC and CHEF?
US Foods Holding's Retained Earnings of $2,795 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 - Defensive company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 US Foods Holding and its competitors. US Foods Holding's current Retained Earnings is $2,795 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is US Foods Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, US Foods Holding (USFD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $74.05, compared to a current price of $104.29 — trading 40.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $2,795 Mil. US Foods Holding's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 US Foods Holding (USFD), the current Retained Earnings is $2,795 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 US Foods Holding (USFD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, US Foods Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $104.29 is trading 40.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $74.05.
GuruFocus considers US Foods Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for USFD:
Retained Earnings: $2,795 Mil
GF Value™: $74.05 vs. price of $104.29 (40.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the USFD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
US Foods Holding Corp is a U.S. food service distributor that distributes food and nonfood products to the healthcare and hospitality industries, restaurants, education, government facilities, and grocers. It has various customer locations across the United States, with a vast network of distribution facilities, a fleet of trucks, and cash and carry locations offering food and non-food products, and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology, and business solutions to its customers. The company operates in one business segment in which it markets, sells, and distributes fresh, frozen, and dry food and non-food products to foodservice customers throughout the U.S. The products offered are as snacks, beverages, fresh produce, sauces, condiments, canned/frozen fruits and others.
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