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Retained Earnings

Procter & Gamble Retained Earnings increased by 1.1% to $135.42B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.0%, from $128.92B to $135.42B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Retained Earnings shows an upward trend with a 5.1% 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 2026Apr 24, 2026

How to read this metric

Consistent growth indicates strong profitability and effective reinvestment of capital into the business.

Detailed definition

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

Peer comparison

A key metric for all established companies; reflects long-term financial health and dividend policy.

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$106.37B$108.36B$110.39B$111.65B$112.43B$114.16B$115.86B$117.08B$118.17B$120.44B$121.62B$123.13B$123.81B$125.36B$127.54B$128.92B$129.97B$132.21B$133.98B$135.42B
QoQ Change+1.9%+1.9%+1.1%+0.7%+1.5%+1.5%+1.1%+0.9%+1.9%+1.0%+1.2%+0.6%+1.3%+1.7%+1.1%+0.8%+1.7%+1.3%+1.1%
YoY Change+5.7%+5.4%+5.0%+4.9%+5.1%+5.5%+5.0%+5.2%+4.8%+4.1%+4.9%+4.7%+5.0%+5.5%+5.0%+5.0%
Range$106.37B$135.42B
CAGR+5.2%
Avg YoY Growth+5.0%
Median YoY Growth+5.0%
Current Streak19+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Procter & Gamble's retained earnings?
Procter & Gamble (PG) reported retained earnings of $135.42B in Q1 2026.
How has Procter & Gamble's retained earnings changed year-over-year?
Procter & Gamble's retained earnings increased by 5.0% year-over-year, from $128.92B to $135.42B.
What is the long-term trend for Procter & Gamble's retained earnings?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Procter & Gamble's retained earnings has grown at a 5.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $106.37B to $129.97B.
What does retained earnings mean?
Total historical profits kept in the business after paying dividends.