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Aferian (LSE:AFRN) Retained Earnings : £-3.97 Mil (As of May. 2023)


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What is Aferian Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Aferian's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in May. 2023 was £-3.97 Mil.

Aferian's quarterly retained earnings declined from May. 2022 (£16.38 Mil) to Nov. 2022 (£3.06 Mil) and declined from Nov. 2022 (£3.06 Mil) to May. 2023 (£-3.97 Mil).

Aferian's annual retained earnings declined from Nov. 2020 (£17.79 Mil) to Nov. 2021 (£17.73 Mil) and declined from Nov. 2021 (£17.73 Mil) to Nov. 2022 (£3.06 Mil).


Aferian Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Aferian Retained Earnings Chart

Aferian Annual Data
Trend Nov13 Nov14 Nov15 Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.73 15.36 17.79 17.73 3.06

Aferian Semi-Annual Data
Nov13 May14 Nov14 May15 Nov15 May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23
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 16.16 17.73 16.38 3.06 -3.97

Aferian 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.


Aferian  (LSE:AFRN) 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.


Aferian (LSE:AFRN) Business Description

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1010 Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge, England, GBR, CB23 6DP
Aferian PLC is a software-led, global Media Technology company. It delivers modern TV experiences integrating streaming and PayTV services. Its Next-Generation technology platforms enable operators, broadcasters, and content owners to provide viewers the choice, usability, and convenience.

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