Barnes & Noble (Barnes & Noble) Retained Earnings

: $-187 Mil (As of Apr. 2019)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Barnes & Noble's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2019 was $-187 Mil.

Barnes & Noble's quarterly retained earnings increased from Oct. 2018 ($-213 Mil) to Jan. 2019 ($-157 Mil) but then declined from Jan. 2019 ($-157 Mil) to Apr. 2019 ($-187 Mil).

Barnes & Noble's annual retained earnings declined from Apr. 2017 ($-46 Mil) to Apr. 2018 ($-216 Mil) but then increased from Apr. 2018 ($-216 Mil) to Apr. 2019 ($-187 Mil).

Barnes & Noble Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Barnes & Noble's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Barnes & Noble Annual Data

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Apr19

Retained Earnings

357.51

-24.35

-46.43

-216.24

-186.82

Barnes & Noble Quarterly Data
	Jul14	Oct14	Jan15	Apr15	Jul15	Oct15	Jan16	Apr16	Jul16	Oct16	Jan17	Apr17	Jul17	Oct17	Jan18	Apr18	Jul18	Oct18	Jan19	Apr19
Retained Earnings																-216.24	-174.09	-212.68	-156.97	-186.82

Barnes & Noble 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.

Barnes & Noble (NYSE:BKS) 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.

Barnes & Noble (Barnes & Noble) Business Description

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122 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10011

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Barnes & Noble is a United States-based company that is mainly engaged in retail of books and products of content, digital media, and educational products. The company operates in a multichannel model, including a physical bookstore network throughout the country, an e-commerce platform on BN.com, and its Nook digital business. The company offers books, magazines, music, DVDs, newspapers, and entertainment content, along with e-reading products under the Nook brand. Retail sales from physical stores and BN.com account for the majority of the company's total revenue.

Executives

Al Ferrara	director	433 LAWNDALE DRIVE, SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY UT 84115
Mark D Carleton	director	12300 LIBERTY BLVD., ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
Scott S Cowen	director	7=6823 ST CHARLES AVE, NEW ORLEANS LA 70118
William Earl Wood	officer: Exec. VP, Pres. of Digital	1901 CAPITAL PARKWAY, AUSTIN TX 78746
George Jr Campbell	director	4 IRVING PLACE, NEW YORK NY 10003
Patricia Higgins	director	11780 U.S. HIGHWAY 1, SUITE 600, PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33408
Irwin D Simon	director	C/O THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP INC., 1111 MARCUS AVENUE, LAKE SUCCESS NY 11042
Leonard Riggio	director, 10 percent owner, officer: Executive Chairman	122 FIFTH AVE, NEW YORK NY 10011
Allen W Lindstrom	officer: Chief Financial Officer	C/O BARNES & NOBLE, INC., 122 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10011
Bradley A. Feuer	officer: VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Secy	C/O BARNES & NOBLE, INC., 122 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10011
Paul B Guenther	director	C/O GABELLI ASSET MANAGEMENT INC, ONE CORPORATE CENTER, RYE NY 16580
Joseph Charles Gorman	officer: Executive VP, Operations	C/O GNC HOLDINGS, INC. 300 SIXTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH PA 15222
Tim Mantel	officer: Chief Merchandising Officer	C/O BARNES & NOBLE, INC 122 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10011
Carl S Hauch	officer: Vice President, Stores	ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC, 5008 AIRPORT RD, ROANOKE VA 24012
Demos Parneros	director, officer: Chief Executive Officer	483 BAY ST, 7TH FL NORTH TOWER, TORONTOON A1 999999999