Apple Inc. (AAPL)
The retained earnings for Apple Inc. (AAPL) is $-14.26 Billion with a year-over-year change of +25.53%. Retained earnings represent the cumulative net income that has been kept by the company rather than distributed to shareholders as dividends. It's a key component of shareholders' equity.
Current Retained Earnings
$-14.26B
$-14.26 Billion
Year-over-Year Change
+25.53%
vs. $-19.15B prior year
Historical Data
30
Years of data available
Annual Retained Earnings History
| Year | Retained Earnings | YoY Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $-14.26B | +$4.89B | +25.53% |
| 2024 | $-19.15B | $-18.94B | -8850.47% |
| 2023 | $-214.00M | +$2.85B | +93.02% |
| 2022 | $-3.07B | $-8.63B | -155.16% |
| 2021 | $5.56B | $-9.40B | -62.84% |
| 2020 | $14.97B | $-30.93B | -67.39% |
| 2019 | $45.90B | $-24.50B | -34.80% |
| 2018 | $70.40B | $-27.93B | -28.40% |
| 2017 | $98.33B | +$1.97B | +2.04% |
| 2016 | $96.36B | — | — |
Understanding Retained Earnings
What is Retained Earnings? Retained earnings represent the cumulative net income that has been kept by the company rather than distributed to shareholders as dividends. It's a key component of shareholders' equity.
Why it Matters: Retained earnings fund organic growth and reduce reliance on external financing. Growing retained earnings indicate the company is generating and reinvesting profits. Negative retained earnings (accumulated deficit) may indicate historical losses.
How to Use: Compare retained earnings growth to net income to understand dividend policy. Large retained earnings relative to total equity suggest conservative dividend policies. Declining retained earnings may indicate losses or increased dividend payments.