Equity

Retained Earnings

Dycom Industries Retained Earnings increased by 6.2% to $1.56B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 25.0%, from $1.25B to $1.56B. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Retained Earnings shows an upward trend with a 12.9% 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 reportedQ2 2016
Last reportedQ1 2027May 28, 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

21 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26Q1 '27
Value$797.65M$769.82M$798.54M$748.41M$747.13M$784.34M$838.35M$855.09M$882.59M$942.83M$1.03B$1.04B$1.06B$1.13B$1.20B$1.22B$1.25B$1.34B$1.45B$1.47B$1.56B
QoQ Change-3.5%+3.7%-6.3%-0.2%+5.0%+6.9%+2.0%+3.2%+6.8%+8.9%+1.3%+2.2%+6.4%+6.2%+1.6%+2.2%+7.8%+7.9%+1.1%+6.2%
YoY Change-6.3%+1.9%+5.0%+14.3%+18.1%+20.2%+22.5%+21.7%+20.5%+20.0%+17.0%+17.3%+17.3%+18.9%+20.8%+20.2%+25.0%
Range$747.13M$1.56B
CAGR+14.3%
Avg YoY Growth+16.1%
Median YoY Growth+18.9%
Current Streak16 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dycom Industries's retained earnings?
Dycom Industries (DY) reported retained earnings of $1.56B in Q1 2026.
How has Dycom Industries's retained earnings changed year-over-year?
Dycom Industries's retained earnings increased by 25.0% year-over-year, from $1.25B to $1.56B.
What is the long-term trend for Dycom Industries's retained earnings?
Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Dycom Industries's retained earnings has grown at a 12.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $800.59M to $1.47B.
What does retained earnings mean?
The total accumulated profits the company has kept and reinvested rather than paying out as dividends.