Equity

Retained Earnings

Astera Labs, Inc. Retained Earnings increased by 776.8% to $90.65M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 151.2%, from -$176.98M to $90.65M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Retained Earnings shows an upward trend with a -71.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Consistent growth in retained earnings signals a profitable business model that can sustain itself without constant external capital raises.

Detailed definition

The cumulative amount of net income that has been reinvested in the business rather than distributed to shareholders as...

Peer comparison

Mature, highly profitable companies like Apple may actually see this decrease if they return more cash to shareholders via buybacks than they earn in net income.

Metric ID: retained_earnings

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$125.38M-$218.37M-$225.92M-$233.51M-$208.80M-$176.98M-$125.76M-$34.64M$10.34M$90.65M
QoQ Change-74.2%-3.5%-3.4%+10.6%+15.2%+28.9%+72.5%+129.8%+776.8%
YoY Change-66.5%+19.0%+44.3%+85.2%+105.0%+151.2%
Range-$233.51M$90.65M
CAGR-13.4%
Avg YoY Growth+56.3%
Median YoY Growth+64.7%
Current Streak6 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Astera Labs, Inc.'s retained earnings?
Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB) reported retained earnings of $90.65M in Q1 2026.
How has Astera Labs, Inc.'s retained earnings changed year-over-year?
Astera Labs, Inc.'s retained earnings increased by 151.2% year-over-year, from -$176.98M to $90.65M.
What is the long-term trend for Astera Labs, Inc.'s retained earnings?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Astera Labs, Inc.'s retained earnings has grown at a -71.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$125.38M to $10.34M.
What does retained earnings mean?
The total profits the company has kept and reinvested since it started, after paying out any dividends.