Olin (OLN) Retained Earnings : $2,542 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)

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What is Olin Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Olin's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was $2,542 Mil.

Olin's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 ($2,555 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($2,584 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 ($2,584 Mil) to Mar. 2024 ($2,542 Mil).

Olin's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($1,014 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($2,225 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($2,225 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($2,584 Mil).

Olin Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Olin Retained Earnings Chart

Olin Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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941.10

-155.10

1,013.80

2,224.50

2,583.70

Olin Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															2,354.60	2,475.90	2,555.20	2,583.70	2,542.30

Olin 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.

Olin (NYSE:OLN) 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.

Olin (OLN) Business Description

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Address

190 Carondelet Plaza, Suite 1530, Clayton, MO, USA, 63105

Website

https://www.olin.com

Olin Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments based on the product type. The Chlor alkali products and Vinyls segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells chlorine and caustic soda, which are used in a variety of industries including cosmetics, textiles, crop protection, and fire protection products. The Epoxy segment sells epoxy resins used in paints and coatings. The Winchester segment sells sporting ammunition and ammunition accessories under the Winchester brand. The majority of revenue comes from the United States.

Executives

Damian Gumpel	officer: VP & Pres, CAPV	C/O OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLZ, STE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
Brett A Flaugher	officer: VP & Pres, Winchester	C/O OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLZ, STE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
Valerie A Peters	officer: VP, HR	C/O OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLZ, STE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
Julie A Piggott	director	500 N AKARD ST. SUITE 400, DALLAS TX 75201
Heidi S Alderman	director	C/O OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLZ, STE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
James A Varilek	officer: EVP & COO	C/O OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLZ, STE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
R Nichole Sumner	officer: VP & Controller	OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLZ, STE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
Scott D. Ferguson	director	250 WEST 55TH STREET, 34TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10019
C Robert Bunch	director	C/O OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLZ, STE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
Patrick Murphy Schumacher	officer: VP & President, CAPV	C/O OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLZ, SUITE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
Dana C. O'brien	officer: Senior VP, GC & Secretary	1111 LOUISIANA STREET, HOUSTON TX 77002
Pat D Dawson	officer: EVP-Pres, Intl & Corp Strategy	C/O OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLAZA, SUITE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
W Anthony Will	director	C/O CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS, INC., 4 PARKWAY NORTH, SUITE 400, DEERFIELD IL 60015
Matthew S Darnall	director	C/O OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLZ, STE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105
Teresa M Vermillion	officer: VP & Treasurer	C/O OLIN CORPORATION, 190 CARONDELET PLZ, STE 1530, CLAYTON MO 63105