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Frontline (Frontline) Retained Earnings : $446 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Frontline Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Frontline's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $446 Mil.

Frontline's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($465 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($394 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2023 ($394 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($446 Mil).

Frontline's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($-14 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($429 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($429 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($446 Mil).


Frontline Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Frontline Retained Earnings Chart

Frontline 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 -155.15 8.02 -13.63 428.51 446.00

Frontline 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 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 428.51 389.93 464.77 394.42 446.00

Frontline 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.


Frontline  (NYSE:FRO) 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.


Frontline (Frontline) Business Description

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8, John Kennedy Street, 7th floor, Iris House, Office 740B, Limassol, CYP, 3106
Frontline Plc is an international shipping company engaged in the seaborne transportation of crude oil and oil products. Group operates through the tankers segment. The tankers segment includes crude oil tankers and product tankers. Its geographical area of operation includes Arabian Gulf, West African, the North Sea, and the Caribbean. Frontline earns revenue through voyage charters, time charters, and a finance lease. It is also involved in the charter, purchase, and sale of vessels.

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