Equity

Retained Earnings

Exxon Mobil Retained Earnings decreased by 0.0% to $482.34B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.7%, from $474.29B to $482.34B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Retained Earnings shows an upward trend with a 4.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 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
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$383.92B$386.95B$392.06B$393.78B$407.90B$423.88B$432.86B$440.55B$444.73B$450.14B$453.93B$458.34B$463.29B$467.66B$470.90B$474.29B$477.06B$480.37B$482.49B$482.34B
QoQ Change+0.8%+1.3%+0.4%+3.6%+3.9%+2.1%+1.8%+0.9%+1.2%+0.8%+1.0%+1.1%+0.9%+0.7%+0.7%+0.6%+0.7%+0.4%-0.0%
YoY Change+6.2%+9.5%+10.4%+11.9%+9.0%+6.2%+4.9%+4.0%+4.2%+3.9%+3.7%+3.5%+3.0%+2.7%+2.5%+1.7%
Range$383.92B$482.49B
CAGR+4.9%
Avg YoY Growth+5.5%
Median YoY Growth+4.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Exxon Mobil's retained earnings?
Exxon Mobil (XOM) reported retained earnings of $482.34B in Q1 2026.
How has Exxon Mobil's retained earnings changed year-over-year?
Exxon Mobil's retained earnings increased by 1.7% year-over-year, from $474.29B to $482.34B.
What is the long-term trend for Exxon Mobil's retained earnings?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Exxon Mobil's retained earnings has grown at a 4.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $383.94B to $482.49B.
What does retained earnings mean?
The total accumulated profits the company has kept and reinvested rather than paying out as dividends.