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Retained Earnings

Marvell Technology, Inc. Retained Earnings decreased by 1.4% to $1.34B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 235.9%, from -$983.10M to $1.34B. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Retained Earnings shows a downward trend with a -8.4% 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 2021
Last reportedQ1 2027May 28, 2026

How to read this metric

An increasing trend signals strong cumulative profitability and internal funding capacity, while a decrease may indicate net losses or significant dividend payouts.

Detailed definition

Retained earnings represent the cumulative net income of the company since inception, reduced by any dividends paid to s...

Peer comparison

High-growth semiconductor firms often reinvest heavily, meaning retained earnings growth is a key indicator of long-term value creation compared to peers.

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$1.97B$1.65B$1.54B$1.49B$1.27B$1.23B$1.19B$1.12B$903.20M$644.00M$427.90M-$16.70M-$284.10M-$529.30M-$1.26B-$1.11B-$983.10M-$840.00M$1.01B$1.36B$1.34B
QoQ Change-16.5%-6.9%-2.9%-14.5%-3.7%-3.1%-5.6%-19.6%-28.7%-33.6%-103.9%<-999%-86.3%-137.6%+11.8%+11.4%+14.6%+220.3%+34.2%-1.4%
YoY Change-35.4%-25.5%-22.5%-24.7%-29.1%-47.6%-64.0%-101.5%-131.5%-182.2%-393.9%<-999%-246.0%-58.7%+180.4%+222.2%+235.9%
Range-$1.26B$1.97B
CAGR-7.5%
Avg YoY Growth-427.4%
Median YoY Growth-47.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marvell Technology, Inc.'s retained earnings?
Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL) reported retained earnings of $1.34B in Q1 2026.
How has Marvell Technology, Inc.'s retained earnings changed year-over-year?
Marvell Technology, Inc.'s retained earnings increased by 235.9% year-over-year, from -$983.10M to $1.34B.
What is the long-term trend for Marvell Technology, Inc.'s retained earnings?
Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Marvell Technology, Inc.'s retained earnings has grown at a -8.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.10B to $1.36B.
What does retained earnings mean?
The total profits the company has kept and reinvested in the business since it started.