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Volkswagen AG (XTER:VOW3) Retained Earnings : €147,830 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Volkswagen AG Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Volkswagen AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was €147,830 Mil.

Volkswagen AG's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 (€140,186 Mil) to Sep. 2023 (€146,124 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 (€146,124 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€147,830 Mil).

Volkswagen AG's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 (€117,342 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (€137,272 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 (€137,272 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€147,830 Mil).


Volkswagen AG Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Volkswagen AG Retained Earnings Chart

Volkswagen AG Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 96,929.00 100,772.00 117,342.00 137,272.00 147,830.00

Volkswagen AG Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 137,272.00 141,241.00 140,186.00 146,124.00 147,830.00

Volkswagen AG 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.


Volkswagen AG  (XTER:VOW3) 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.


Volkswagen AG (XTER:VOW3) Business Description

Address
Berliner Ring 2, Wolfsburg, NI, DEU, 38440
Volkswagen is one of the world's largest automotive manufacturers. Automotive brands include Volkswagen passenger cars, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Porsche, SEAT, and Skoda. Commercial vehicle brands include MAN, Navistar, Scania, and Volkswagen. The company's financial services group provides dealer financing to support floor plans, consumer financing for vehicle purchases, vehicle leasing, banking, and other financial services. In 2022, Europe was Volkswagen's largest light vehicle market at 41% of total volume, followed by China at 37%, and rest of world at 22%.
Executives
Oliver Blume Board of Directors

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