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Negative Retained Earnings Carried Forward

First written in FY2022. 7 of 13 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2023-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-07-14.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseWorsenedFY2023-Q1 – FY2024-Q1MitigatedFY2024-Q2 – FY2024WorsenedFY2025-H1 – FY20252023: 420232024: 320242025: 220252026: 42026
Same theme, other companies
Continued Negative Retained Earnings Due to Front-Loaded R&D SpendingA theme 4 companies write about · 4 as a headwind · 0 as a tailwind

Elements moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2023.

1 other company's latest entry also says "Mitigated".

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  1. 2026-07-14MitigatedEarnings

    「An increase of ¥297.138 million in retained earnings due to the recognition of interim net profit attributable to owners of the parent」

    The deficit in retained earnings narrowed as a result of recognizing interim net profit.
  2. FY2026-H1MitigatedAnnual report

    「The main factors were an increase in retained earnings of ¥297.138 million due to the recording of interim net income attributable to owners of the parent and an increase of ¥56.794 million in stock acquisition rights.」

    Due to the recording of interim net income attributable to owners of the parent, negative retained earnings decreased by ¥297.138 million, from negative ¥1,779.939 million at the end of the previous fiscal year to negative ¥1,482.801 million. Negative retained earnings nevertheless remained.
  3. 2026-04-13MitigatedEarnings

    「The main factors were an ¥8.404 million increase in share capital, an ¥8.404 million increase in capital surplus, a ¥29.547 million increase in stock acquisition rights and a ¥100.156 million increase in retained earnings.」

    The deficit in retained earnings narrowed from negative ¥1,779.939 million at the end of November 2025 to negative ¥1,679.782 million at the end of February 2026, although it remained negative.
  4. FY2025WorsenedAnnual report

    「At the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the Company reported negative retained earnings.」

    Negative retained earnings increased by ¥700.666 million, from negative ¥1,079.273 million at the end of the previous fiscal year to negative ¥1,779.939 million.
  5. FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report

    「Retained earnings changed from negative ¥1,079.273 million to negative ¥1,530.829 million.」

    Due to the recording of an interim net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥451.556 million, negative retained earnings increased by ¥451.556 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.
  6. FY2024MitigatedAnnual report

    「Deficit offset △3,510.085 3,510.085」

    As a result of deficit offset through a reduction in capital and other measures, negative retained earnings decreased substantially from negative ¥4,456.442 million in the previous fiscal year to negative ¥1,079.273 million. However, negative retained earnings remained.
  7. FY2024-Q2MitigatedAnnual report

    「Increase in retained earnings: ¥39.070 million」

    Due to net income attributable to owners of the parent, negative retained earnings decreased by ¥39.070 million, from negative ¥4,456.442 million at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to negative ¥4,417.372 million. However, negative retained earnings continued.
  8. FY2024-Q1WorsenedAnnual report

    「The main factor was a decrease in retained earnings of ¥16.236 million.」

    Due to the net loss for the quarter, negative retained earnings increased by ¥16.236 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, and negative retained earnings continued.
  9. FY2023WorsenedAnnual report

    「Retained earnings changed from negative ¥4,117.730 million to negative ¥4,456.442 million.」

    Negative retained earnings increased by ¥338.712 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.
  10. FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report

    「Decrease in retained earnings: ¥374.619 million」

    At the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year, retained earnings changed from negative ¥4,117.730 million at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to negative ¥4,492.350 million, increasing negative retained earnings.
  11. FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report

    「Retained earnings changed from negative ¥4,117.730 million to negative ¥4,566.215 million.」

    Negative retained earnings increased by ¥448.485 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, worsening the negative retained earnings position.
  12. FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report

    「Retained earnings changed from negative ¥4,117.730 million to negative ¥4,313.380 million.」

    Negative retained earnings increased by ¥195.649 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.
  13. FY2022First statedAnnual report

    「At the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the Company reported negative retained earnings.」

    The disclosure indicates that, because development investment is being made ahead of earnings, the timing of a return to positive retained earnings may be delayed.
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  1. ★This thread
  2. 1Sales Growth and Narrower Losses7×
  3. 2Dilution of per-share value from the exercise of stock options6×
  4. 3Continued Operating Losses and Negative Operating Cash Flow5×
  5. 4Earnings Shortfall at アドメディカ and Recognition of an Impairment Loss4×
  6. 5Issuance of Stock Options for Employees3×
  7. 6Surging Energy and Food Prices and Concerns About a Global Recession3×

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