DST Systems (DST Systems) Retained Earnings : $1,489 Mil (As of Dec. 2017)

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What is DST Systems Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. DST Systems's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 was $1,489 Mil.

DST Systems's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2017 ($1,381 Mil) to Sep. 2017 ($1,419 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2017 ($1,419 Mil) to Dec. 2017 ($1,489 Mil).

DST Systems's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2015 ($1,997 Mil) to Dec. 2016 ($2,379 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2016 ($2,379 Mil) to Dec. 2017 ($1,489 Mil).

DST Systems Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for DST Systems's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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DST Systems Retained Earnings Chart

DST Systems Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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3,777.70

1,682.90

1,996.60

2,379.20

1,489.30

DST Systems Quarterly Data
	Mar13	Jun13	Sep13	Dec13	Mar14	Jun14	Sep14	Dec14	Mar15	Jun15	Sep15	Dec15	Mar16	Jun16	Sep16	Dec16	Mar17	Jun17	Sep17	Dec17
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															2,379.20	2,614.70	1,381.00	1,418.80	1,489.30

DST Systems 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.

DST Systems (NYSE:DST) 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.

DST Systems (DST Systems) Business Description

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DST Systems Inc is a provider of information processing and servicing solutions to the financial industry. Clients include asset-management firms, brokerages, retirement funds, and healthcare firms. The company operates three business segments: financial services, healthcare services, and customer communications. DST Systems' largest segment by revenue, financial services, provides transaction processing, account opening and maintenance, reconciliation of trades, positions and cash, corporate actions, regulatory reporting and compliance functions, and tax reporting services. The company generates most of its revenue in the United States of America.

Executives

Samuel G Liss	director	VERISK ANALYTICS, INC., 545 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, JERSEY CITY NJ 07310
Gary D Forsee	director	C/O INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY, 155 CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD, MONTVALE NJ 07645
Joseph C Antonellis	director	STATE STREET CORPORATION, ONE LINCOLN STREET, BOSTON MA 02111
Charles E Haldeman	director	C/O JBG/OPERATING PARTNERS, L.P., 4445 WILLARD AVENUE, SUITE 400, CHEVY CHASE MD 20815
Edmund J Burke	officer: President of Subsidiary	1290 BROADWAY, SUITE 1100, DENVER CO 80203
Lynn Dorsey Bleil	director	333 WEST 11TH STREET, KANSAS CITY MO 64105
Stephen C Hooley	director, officer: Chairman, CEO & President	2355 WAUKEGAN ROAD, BANNOCKBURN IL 60015
A Edward Allinson	director	STATE STREET BOSTON CORP 225 FRANKLIN STREET BOSTON MA 02110
John W Clark	director	949 SOUTH COAST DRIVE, SUITE 650, COSTA MESA CA 92626
George L Argyros	director	ARNEL & AFFILIATES, 949 SOUTH COAST DR SUITE 600, COSTA MESA CA 92626
Lawrence M Higby	director	C/O APRIA HEALTHCARE GROUP INC, 26220 ENTERPRISE COURT, LAKE FOREST CA 92630
Thomas A Mcdonnell	director, officer: CEO & Director	C/O KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN, 427 W 12TH STREET, KANSAS CITY MO 64105
M Jeannine Strandjord	other: Retired Director as of 5/9/12
William C Nelson	director	6521 WE NONGA TERRACE, MISSION HILLS KY 66208
Thomas A Mccullough	director	C/O DST SYSTEMS, 333 WEST 11TH ST 5TH FL, KANSAS CITY MO 64105