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AB&Company Co (TSE:9251) Retained Earnings : 円3,389 Mil (As of Jan. 2024)


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What is AB&Company Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. AB&Company Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was 円3,389 Mil.

AB&Company Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jul. 2023 (円3,247 Mil) to Oct. 2023 (円3,441 Mil) but then declined from Oct. 2023 (円3,441 Mil) to Jan. 2024 (円3,389 Mil).

AB&Company Co's annual retained earnings increased from Oct. 2021 (円1,924 Mil) to Oct. 2022 (円2,754 Mil) and increased from Oct. 2022 (円2,754 Mil) to Oct. 2023 (円3,441 Mil).


AB&Company Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for AB&Company Co's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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AB&Company Co Retained Earnings Chart

AB&Company Co Annual Data
Trend Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 338.00 922.00 1,924.00 2,754.00 3,441.00

AB&Company Co Quarterly Data
Oct19 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24
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 2,576.00 2,887.00 3,247.00 3,441.00 3,389.00

AB&Company Co 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.


AB&Company Co  (TSE:9251) 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.


AB&Company Co (TSE:9251) Business Description

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Shinjuku East Square Building 6F, 2-16-6, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0022
AB&Company Co Ltd operates beauty salons primarily represented by Agu. brand, franchise business and interior design business.

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