Equity

Retained Earnings

FedEx Retained Earnings increased by 1.7% to $42.86B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.8%, from $39.75B to $42.86B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Retained Earnings shows an upward trend with a 8.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2026Mar 19, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase signals strong historical profitability and reinvestment, while a decrease may indicate losses or significant dividend payouts.

Detailed definition

This represents the cumulative net income earned by the company since its inception, minus any dividends paid to shareho...

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A key metric for all established companies; growth rates are compared against peers to gauge long-term success.

Metric ID: retained_earnings

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$29.82B$30.46B$31.31B$32.23B$32.78B$33.06B$33.56B$34.04B$35.26B$36.02B$36.61B$37.17B$38.65B$38.77B$39.18B$39.75B$41.40B$41.54B$42.15B$42.86B
QoQ Change+2.2%+2.8%+2.9%+1.7%+0.8%+1.5%+1.4%+3.6%+2.2%+1.6%+1.6%+4.0%+0.3%+1.1%+1.5%+4.1%+0.3%+1.5%+1.7%
YoY Change+9.9%+8.5%+7.2%+5.6%+7.6%+9.0%+9.1%+9.2%+9.6%+7.6%+7.0%+6.9%+7.1%+7.1%+7.6%+7.8%
Range$29.82B$42.86B
CAGR+7.9%
Avg YoY Growth+7.9%
Median YoY Growth+7.6%
Current Streak19+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FedEx's retained earnings?
FedEx (FDX) reported retained earnings of $42.86B in Q4 2025.
How has FedEx's retained earnings changed year-over-year?
FedEx's retained earnings increased by 7.8% year-over-year, from $39.75B to $42.86B.
What is the long-term trend for FedEx's retained earnings?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), FedEx's retained earnings has grown at a 8.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $29.82B to $41.40B.
What does retained earnings mean?
The total accumulated profits the company has kept and reinvested rather than paying out as dividends.