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Atco Mining (XCNQ:ATCM) Retained Earnings : C$-3.14 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Atco Mining Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Atco Mining's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was C$-3.14 Mil.

Atco Mining's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 (C$-3.17 Mil) to Sep. 2023 (C$-4.68 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2023 (C$-4.68 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (C$-3.14 Mil).

Atco Mining's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 (C$-0.03 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (C$-0.69 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 (C$-0.69 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (C$-3.14 Mil).


Atco Mining Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Atco Mining Retained Earnings Chart

Atco Mining Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
-0.03 -0.69 -3.14

Atco Mining Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.69 -2.49 -3.17 -4.68 -3.14

Atco Mining 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.


Atco Mining  (XCNQ:ATCM) 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.


Atco Mining (XCNQ:ATCM) Business Description

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Address
885 West Georgia Street, Suite 2200, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 3E8
Atco Mining Inc is in the exploration stage and its principal business activity is sourcing and exploration of mineral properties. It holds an interest in May Lake and Newfoundland and Labrador Project.
Executives
Transcend Capital Inc. 10% Security Holder

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