METRO AG (XTER:B4B) Retained Earnings : €-2,978 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is METRO AG Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. METRO AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was €-2,978 Mil.

METRO AG's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 (€-2,898 Mil) to Sep. 2023 (€-3,106 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2023 (€-3,106 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€-2,978 Mil).

METRO AG's annual retained earnings increased from Sep. 2021 (€-3,585 Mil) to Sep. 2022 (€-2,774 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2022 (€-2,774 Mil) to Sep. 2023 (€-3,106 Mil).

METRO AG Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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METRO AG Retained Earnings Chart

METRO AG Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-4,189.00

-3,380.00

-3,585.00

-2,774.00

-3,106.00

METRO AG Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-2,752.00	-2,951.00	-2,898.00	-3,106.00	-2,978.00

METRO AG 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.

METRO AG (XTER:B4B) 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.

METRO AG (XTER:B4B) Business Description

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Address

Metro-Strasse 1, Dusseldorf, NW, DEU, 40235

Website

https://www.metroag.de

METRO AG operates as a food service company. It is active in the self-service wholesale trade with the brands METRO and MAKRO as well as in the delivery sales with the METRO delivery service, and the supply specialists Classic Fine Foods, Pro a Pro, and Rungis Express. Its business consists of segments which include METRO Germany, METRO Western Europe, METRO Russia, METRO Eastern Europe, and others. The other segment includes Hospitality Digital, the business unit that bundles the group's digitalization initiatives. It also includes service companies that provide group-wide services in the areas of real estate, logistics, information technology, advertising, and procurement.

Executives

Rafael Gasset Giraldez	Board of Directors
Claude Sarrailh	Board of Directors
Dr. Steffen Greubel	Board of Directors

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