Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. United Therapeutics's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8,832 Mil.
United Therapeutics's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($8,193 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($8,557 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($8,557 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($8,832 Mil).
United Therapeutics's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($6,027 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($7,222 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($7,222 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($8,557 Mil).
United Therapeutics (NAS:UTHR) 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.
United Therapeutics Retained Earnings Historical Data
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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.
United Therapeutics (UTHR) has a Retained Earnings of $8,832 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on United Therapeutics and its competitors.
Is United Therapeutics' Retained Earnings too high?
United Therapeutics' current Retained Earnings is $8,832 Mil. Overall, United Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Therapeutics' Retained Earnings compare to VTRS and NBIX?
United Therapeutics' Retained Earnings of $8,832 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 United Therapeutics and its competitors. United Therapeutics's current Retained Earnings is $8,832 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Therapeutics (UTHR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $387.04, compared to a current price of $547.06 — trading 41.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $8,832 Mil. United Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 United Therapeutics (UTHR), the current Retained Earnings is $8,832 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 United Therapeutics (UTHR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Therapeutics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $547.06 is trading 41.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $387.04.
GuruFocus considers United Therapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UTHR:
Retained Earnings: $8,832 Mil
GF Value™: $387.04 vs. price of $547.06 (41.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UTHR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Therapeutics Corp specializes in drug development for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a rare and progressive disease marked by abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. The company's therapies for PAH largely focus on the prostacyclin pathway, and many of its treatments are based on the same molecule, treprostinil. The company markets and sells the following commercial therapies in the United States to treat PAH: Tyvaso DPI (treprostinil) Inhalation Powder, Remodulin Injection, Orenitram (treprostinil) Extended-Release Tablets, Adcirca (tadalafil) Tablets, and Unituxin. It derives maximum revenue from the sale of Tyvaso DPI. Geographically, the company operates in United States and Rest of the World, of which United States generates majority of the revenue.
88GF Score
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