TrueCar (TrueCar) Retained Earnings : $-568.1 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)

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What is TrueCar Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. TrueCar's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was $-568.1 Mil.

TrueCar's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2023 ($-560.4 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-562.3 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2023 ($-562.3 Mil) to Mar. 2024 ($-568.1 Mil).

TrueCar's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($-393.8 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-512.5 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 ($-512.5 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-562.3 Mil).

TrueCar Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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TrueCar Retained Earnings Chart

TrueCar Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-432.06

-355.52

-393.85

-512.53

-562.30

TrueCar Quarterly Data
	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-532.10	-552.52	-560.40	-562.30	-568.15

TrueCar 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.

TrueCar (NAS:TRUE) 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.

TrueCar (TrueCar) Business Description

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Address

1401 Ocean Avenue, Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA, USA, 90401

Website

https://www.truecar.com

TrueCar Inc is a data-driven online platform operating on common technology infrastructure, powered by proprietary data and analytics. It also customizes and operates its platform for affinity group marketing partners, including financial institutions like PenFed and American Express; membership-based organizations like Consumer Reports, AARP, Sam's Club, and AAA; and employee buying programs for large enterprises such as IBM and Walmart. The company enables users to obtain market-based pricing data on new and used cars, and to connect with its network of TrueCar Certified Dealers.

Executives

Oliver Foley	officer: Chief Financial Officer	1401 OCEAN AVE, SUITE 200, SANTA MONICA CA 90401
Jay Ku	officer: Chief Revenue Officer	1401 OCEAN AVE, SUITE 200, SANTA MONICA CA 90401
John W Mendel	director	C/O TRUECAR, INC., 120 BROADWAY, SUITE 200, SANTA MONICA CA 90401
Brendan L Harrington	director	1401 OCEAN AVE, SUITE 200, SANTA MONICA CA 90401
Teresa Luong	officer: Chief Financial Officer	1401 OCEAN AVE, SUITE 200, SANTA MONICA CA 90401
Christopher W Claus	director	TRUECAR, INC., 120 BROADWAY, SUITE 200, SANTA MONICA CA 90401
Robert Buce	director	TRUECAR, INC., 120 BROADWAY, SUITE 200, SANTA MONICA CA 90401
Faye Iosotaluno	director	120 BROADWAY, SUITE 200, SANTA MONICA CA 90401
Michael Darrow	officer: EVP, OEM Development	C/O TRUECAR, INC., SUITE 200, SANTA MONICA CA 90401
Jeff Swart	officer: SVP & General Counsel	C/O TRUECAR, INC. 120 BROADWAY, SUITE 200, SANTA MONICA CA 90401
Charles C. Thomas	officer: VP, Controller, PFO, PAO	120 BROADWAY, SUITE 200, SANTA MONICA CA 90401
Simon Edward Smith	officer: EVP, Dealer Sales & Services	120 BROADWAY, SUITE 200, SANTA MONICA CA 90401
Jantoon Reigersman	officer: Chief Financial Officer	1655 26TH STREET, SANTA MONICA CA 90404
Kristin Slanina	officer: Chief Operating Officer	120 BROADWAY, SUITE 200, SANTA MONICA CA 90401
Barbara Carbone	director	120 BROADWAY, SUITE 200, SANTA MONICA CA 90401