Ecolab (Ecolab) Retained Earnings : $10,075 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Ecolab Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Ecolab's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $10,075 Mil.

Ecolab's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($9,580 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($9,833 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($9,833 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($10,075 Mil).

Ecolab's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($8,815 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($9,319 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($9,319 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($10,075 Mil).

Ecolab Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Ecolab's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Ecolab Retained Earnings Chart

Ecolab Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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9,993.70

8,243.00

8,814.50

9,318.80

10,075.40

Ecolab Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															9,318.80	9,401.30	9,580.00	9,832.80	10,075.40

Ecolab Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

Ecolab (Ecolab) Business Description

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Address

1 Ecolab Place, Saint Paul, MN, USA, 55102

Website

https://www.ecolab.com

Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the industrial manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, and life sciences markets. The firm is the global market share leader in this category with a wide array of products and services, including dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, and infection control products. Additionally, Ecolab sells customized water management solutions across its end markets. The company has a strong hold on the U.S. market and is growing its presence abroad.

Executives

Laurie M Marsh	officer: Senior VP - Human Resources	1601 W. DIEHL ROAD, NAPERVILLE IL 60563
David Maclennan	director	14701 CHARLSON ROAD, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55347
Nicholas J. Alfano	officer: EVP & PRES - GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL	1 ECOLAB PLACE, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Angela M Busch	officer: SVP - Corporate Development	1 ECOLAB PLACE, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Gregory B Cook	officer: EVP & PRES - INST GROUP	1 ECOLAB PLACE, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Nicolas A Granucci	officer: EVP & PRES - GLOBAL PEST	1 ECOLAB PLACE, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Larry L Berger	officer: Chief Technical Officer & SVP	1 ECOLAB PLACE, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Arthur J Higgins	director	C/O ZIMMER, INC., P.O. BOX 708, WARSAW IN 46580
Gail Peterson	officer: SVP - Global Mktg & Comms	1 ECOLAB PLACE, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Christophe Beck	officer: Executive V.P., Instit. NA	370 WABASHA STREET NORTH, SAINT PAUL MN 55102
Eric Mark Green	director	530 HERMAN O. WEST DRIVE, EXTON PA 19341
Gates William H Iii	10 percent owner	2365 CARILLON POINT, KIRKLAND WA 98033
Michael C. Mccormick	officer: Ex.VP, GC & Asst. Secretary	1 ECOLAB PLACE, ST. PAUL MN 55102
Lanesha Minnix	officer: EVP, GC & SECRETARY	TWO LAKESIDE COMMONS, BUILDING TWO, 980 HAMMOND DRIVE, SUITE 500, ATLANTA GA 30328
Tracy B Mckibben	director	100 RIVERSIDE BOULEVARD, #3S, NEW YORK NY 10069