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AES Andes (XSGO:AESANDES) Retained Earnings : CLP-821,212 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is AES Andes Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. AES Andes's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was CLP-821,212 Mil.

AES Andes's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2023 (CLP-860,360 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (CLP-863,093 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2023 (CLP-863,093 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (CLP-821,212 Mil).

AES Andes's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 (CLP-944,650 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (CLP-705,609 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2022 (CLP-705,609 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (CLP-863,093 Mil).


AES Andes Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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AES Andes Retained Earnings Chart

AES Andes Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 271,638.12 8,972.04 -944,649.92 -705,609.17 -863,092.64

AES Andes 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -626,270.95 -813,618.91 -860,359.89 -863,092.64 -821,211.99

AES Andes 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.


AES Andes  (XSGO:AESANDES) 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.


AES Andes (XSGO:AESANDES) Business Description

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Avenida Rosario Norte 532, Floors 18-20, Los Condes, Santiago, CHL
AES Andes SA is an electric utility company involved in the generation and supply of electricity in South America. It owns and operates a portfolio of hydroelectric, coal-fired, diesel-fueled, cogeneration, and natural gas power generation facilities. Most of the energy produced by the company comes from its sites utilizing thermal fuel sources. The company primarily generates revenue from contracted energy and capacity sales. Sales made on the spot market also represent a substantial revenue stream. The company's primary customers are the multiple interconnected energy markets in Chile and Colombia, such as the Central Interconnected System (SIC) and the Great North Interconnected System (SING).

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