Markel Group (Markel Group) Retained Earnings : $11,353 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Markel Group Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Markel Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $11,353 Mil.

Markel Group's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($10,819 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($10,779 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2023 ($10,779 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($11,353 Mil).

Markel Group's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($10,447 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($9,833 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 ($9,833 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($11,353 Mil).

Markel Group Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Markel Group Retained Earnings Chart

Markel Group Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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7,457.18

8,195.18

10,446.76

9,832.80

11,353.10

Markel Group Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															9,832.80	10,255.40	10,818.99	10,778.57	11,353.10

Markel Group 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.

Markel Group (NYSE:MKL) 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.

Markel Group (Markel Group) Business Description

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Address

4521 Highwoods Parkway, Glen Allen, VA, USA, 23060-6148

Website

https://www.markel.com

Markel's primary business is property and casualty insurance, and the company focuses primarily on specialty lines, ranging from areas such as executive liability to commercial equine insurance. The acquisition of Alterra in 2013 added substantial reinsurance operations, which now account for a little less than 15% of premiums. The company uses capital generated by its insurance operations to buy noninsurance operations in diverse areas, such as bakery equipment manufacturing and residential homebuilding.

Executives

Lawrence A Cunningham	director	4521 HIGHWOODS PARKWAY, GLEN ALLEN VA 23060
Mark Besca	director	4521 HIGHWOODS PARKWAY, GLEN ALLEN VA 23060
A. Lynne Puckett	director	C/O 222 W LAS COLINAS BLVD, SUITE 900N, IRVING TX 75039
Thomas Sinnickson Gayner	officer: Pres. & Chief Investment Off.	C/O MARKEL CORP, 4521 HIGHWOODS PARKWAY, GLEN ALLEN VA 23060
Steven A Markel	director, officer: Vice Chairman
Greta J Harris	director	4521 HIGHWOODS PARKWAY, GLEN ALLEN VA 23060
Morgan E. Housel	director	4521 HIGHWOODS PARKWAY, GLEN ALLEN VA 23060
Teresa S Gendron	officer: Chief Financial Officer	520 MADISON AVE., C/O JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP INC., NEW YORK NY 10022
Diane Leopold	director	120 TREDEGAR STREET, RICHMOND VA 23219
Anthony F Markel	director, officer: Vice Chairman	4551 COX RD, GLEN ALLEN VA 23060
Andrew G. Crowley	officer: President, Markel Ventures	4521 HIGHWOODS PARKWAY, GLEN ALLEN VA 23060
Whitt Richard R Iii	officer: President & Co-COO	C/O MARKEL CORPORATION, 4521 HIGHWOODS PARKWAY, GLEN ALLEN VA 23060
Brian J. Costanzo	officer: CAO and Controller	4521 HIGHWOODS PARKWAY, GLEN ALLEN VA 23060
Stewart M Kasen	director	5818 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD CA 92008
Susan L. Davies	officer: CHRO, Markel Insurance	MARKEL CORPORATION, 4521 HIGHWOODS PARKWAY, GLEN ALLEN VA 23060