Basf SE (XTER:BAS) Retained Earnings : €33,882 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)

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What is Basf SE Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Basf SE's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was €33,882 Mil.

Basf SE's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2023 (€34,164 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€32,517 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2023 (€32,517 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (€33,882 Mil).

Basf SE's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 (€40,365 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (€35,453 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 (€35,453 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€32,517 Mil).

Basf SE Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Basf SE Retained Earnings Chart

Basf SE Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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42,056.00

37,911.00

40,365.00

35,453.00

32,517.00

Basf SE Quarterly Data
	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															36,945.00	34,414.00	34,164.00	32,517.00	33,882.00

Basf SE 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.

Basf SE (XTER:BAS) 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.

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Founded in 1865 and based in Germany, BASF is the world's largest chemical company, with products spanning the full spectrum of commodities to specialties. In addition, the company is a strong player in agricultural crop protection chemicals and emissions control catalysts for cars and trucks. Given its sheer size, BASF has a top-three market position in approximately 70% of its businesses.

Executives

Dr. Stephan Kothrade	Board of Directors
Dr. Melanie Maas-brunner	Board of Directors
Dr. Dirk Elvermann	Board of Directors
Dr. Kurt Bock	Supervisory Board
Prof. Dr. Stefan Asenkerschbaumer	Supervisory Board
Dame Alison Carnwath	Supervisory Board
Prof. Dr. Thomas Carell	Supervisory Board
Alessandra Genco	Supervisory Board
Liming Chen	Supervisory Board
Dr. Markus Kamieth	Board of Directors
Saori Dubourg	Board of Directors
Sinischa Horvat	Supervisory Board
Tatjana Diether	Supervisory Board
Waldemar Helber	Supervisory Board
Michael Heinz	Board of Directors

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