Equity

Retained Earnings

Veeva Systems Retained Earnings increased by 5.9% to $4.36B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 26.3%, from $3.45B to $4.36B. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Retained Earnings shows an upward trend with a 27.4% 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 reportedQ1 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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Metric ID: retained_earnings

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$1.42B$1.52B$1.63B$1.73B$1.83B$1.92B$2.03B$2.21B$2.35B$2.46B$2.59B$2.74B$2.90B$3.07B$3.26B$3.45B$3.68B$3.88B$4.12B$4.36B
QoQ Change+7.7%+6.9%+6.0%+5.8%+5.0%+5.7%+9.3%+5.9%+4.8%+5.5%+5.7%+5.9%+5.9%+6.0%+6.0%+6.6%+5.4%+6.1%+5.9%
YoY Change+29.1%+25.8%+24.3%+28.2%+28.4%+28.2%+28.0%+23.7%+23.7%+25.0%+25.7%+26.1%+26.9%+26.4%+26.4%+26.3%
Range$1.42B$4.36B
CAGR+26.8%
Avg YoY Growth+26.4%
Median YoY Growth+26.3%
Current Streak19+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Veeva Systems's retained earnings?
Veeva Systems (VEEV) reported retained earnings of $4.36B in Q4 2025.
How has Veeva Systems's retained earnings changed year-over-year?
Veeva Systems's retained earnings increased by 26.3% year-over-year, from $3.45B to $4.36B.
What is the long-term trend for Veeva Systems's retained earnings?
Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Veeva Systems's retained earnings has grown at a 27.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.30B to $4.36B.
What does retained earnings mean?
The total accumulated profits the company has kept and reinvested rather than paying out as dividends.