YOU (Clear Secure) Retained Earnings: $123.4 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


YOU Clear Secure Inc YOU
70 GF Score
Price $56.53
GF Value $36.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Clear Secure Retained Earnings?

Clear Secure YOU +5.09% 70 Retained Earnings is $123.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates YOU with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Clear Secure's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $123.4 Mil.

Clear Secure's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2025 ($101.2 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($119.8 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 ($119.8 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($123.4 Mil).

Clear Secure's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2023 ($-73.7 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($83.8 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($83.8 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($119.8 Mil).


Clear Secure  (NYSE:YOU) 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.


Clear Secure Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clear Secure's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Clear Secure Retained Earnings Chart

Clear Secure Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
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Clear Secure Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Clear Secure 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of $123.4 Mil mean?
Clear Secure (YOU) has a Retained Earnings of $123.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Clear Secure and its competitors.
Is Clear Secure's Retained Earnings too high?
Clear Secure's current Retained Earnings is $123.4 Mil. Overall, Clear Secure has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clear Secure's Retained Earnings compare to APPF and DUOL?
Clear Secure's Retained Earnings of $123.4 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 Clear Secure and its competitors. Clear Secure's current Retained Earnings is $123.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clear Secure stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clear Secure (YOU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.18, compared to a current price of $56.53 — trading 56.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $123.4 Mil. Clear Secure's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Clear Secure (YOU), the current Retained Earnings is $123.4 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 Clear Secure (YOU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clear Secure stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $56.53 is trading 56.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.18. GuruFocus considers Clear Secure to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for YOU:

  • Retained Earnings: $123.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: $36.18 vs. price of $56.53 (56.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the YOU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Clear Secure Business Description

Address 85 10th Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10011
Clear Secure Inc is an identity company making experiences safer and easier digitally and physically. It is involved in creating a frictionless travel experience while enhancing security. Its secure identity platform uses biometrics to automate the identity verification process through lanes in airports, helping to make the travel experience safe and easy. The Company's operations are mainly focused on growing and maintaining its secure identity network across multiple offerings in both aviation and non-aviation channels.
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