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EQT AB (EQT AB) Retained Earnings : $925 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is EQT AB Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. EQT AB's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $925 Mil.

EQT AB's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2022 ($1,075 Mil) to Jun. 2023 ($808 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2023 ($808 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($925 Mil).

EQT AB's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($1,262 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($1,075 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 ($1,075 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($925 Mil).


EQT AB Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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EQT AB Retained Earnings Chart

EQT AB Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 268.78 521.90 1,261.92 1,074.89 925.19

EQT AB Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 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 1,261.92 1,151.16 1,074.89 808.23 925.19

EQT AB 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.


EQT AB  (OTCPK:EQBBF) 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.


EQT AB (EQT AB) Business Description

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Regeringsgatan 25, Stockholm, SWE, SE-111 53
EQT AB is an investment management company. The company manages and advises investment funds and other investment units investing worldwide with the goal of creating attractive returns and future-proof companies. It has two business segments namely, Private Capital and Real Assets. It generates maximum revenue from Private Capital segment. Geographically, it has a presence in Germany; Norway; Denmark; Netherlands; Singapore, and other countries.