Ross Acquisition II (Ross Acquisition II) Retained Earnings : $-15.42 Mil (As of Sep. 2023)

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What is Ross Acquisition II Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Ross Acquisition II's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was $-15.42 Mil.

Ross Acquisition II's quarterly retained earnings increased from Mar. 2023 ($-23.45 Mil) to Jun. 2023 ($-16.42 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2023 ($-16.42 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($-15.42 Mil).

Ross Acquisition II's annual retained earnings increased from . 20 ($0.00 Mil) to Dec. 2021 ($-27.96 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2021 ($-27.96 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-18.32 Mil).

Ross Acquisition II Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Ross Acquisition II's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Ross Acquisition II Retained Earnings Chart

Ross Acquisition II Annual Data

Trend

Dec21

Dec22

Retained Earnings

-27.96

-18.32

Ross Acquisition II Quarterly Data
	Jan21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial						-17.14	-18.32	-23.45	-16.42	-15.42

Ross Acquisition II 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.

Ross Acquisition II (NYSE:ROSS) 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.