Forward Air (Forward Air) Retained Earnings : $480 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Forward Air Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Forward Air's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $480 Mil.

Forward Air's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($396 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($385 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2023 ($385 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($480 Mil).

Forward Air's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($335 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($436 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($436 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($480 Mil).

Forward Air Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Forward Air Retained Earnings Chart

Forward Air Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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350.03

304.14

334.91

436.12

480.32

Forward Air 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															436.12	411.37	395.76	384.80	480.32

Forward Air 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.

Forward Air (NAS:FWRD) 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.

Forward Air (Forward Air) Business Description

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1915 Snapps Ferry Road, Building N, Greeneville, TN, USA, 37745

Website

https://www.forwardaircorp.com

Forward Air Corp is an asset-light freight and logistics company. The company's operating segment includes Expedited Freight and Intermodal. It generates maximum revenue from the Expedited Freight segment. Expedited Freight segment operates a comprehensive national network to provide expedited regional, inter-regional and national LTL (less-than-truckload) services. It also offers customers local pick-up and delivery and other services including final mile, truckload, shipment consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing, customs brokerage, and other handling.

Executives

Chris C Ruble	officer: Sr. Vice President, Operations	PO BOX 1058, GREENVILLIE TN 37744
Kyle R Mitchin	officer: Senior VP, Human Resources	1915 SNAPPS FERRY ROAD, BUILDING N, GREENEVILLE TN 37745
Nancee L Ronning	officer: Chief Commercial Officer	1915 SNAPPS FERRY ROAD, BUILDING N, GREENEVILLE TN 37745
Javier Polit	director	1915 SNAPPS FERRY ROAD, BUILDING N, GREENEVILLE TN 37745
Mayes George S Jr	director	5995 MAYFAIR ROAD, NORTH CANTON OH 44720
Craig Carlock	director	C/O THE FRESH MARKET, INC., 628 GREEN VALLEY ROAD, SUITE 500, GREENSBORO NC 27408
George M Lynch	director	2566 KENT RIDGE COURT, BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 48025
C Robert Campbell	director	800 DOUGLAS ROAD, 12TH FLOOR, CORAL GABLES FL 33134
Michael L Hance	officer: Senior VP, CLO and Secretary	430 AIRPORT ROAD, GREENEVILLE TN 37745
Chitra Nayak	director	1400 16TH STREET, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94103
Thomas Schmitt	officer: President & CEO	1915 SNAPPS FERRY ROAD, BUILDING N, GREENEVILLE TN 37745
Ronald W Allen	director	P O BOX 1734, ATLANTA GA 30301
Laurie Anne Tucker	director	65 MARYS CREEK COVE NORTH, EADS TN 38028
Scott M Niswonger	director, 10 percent owner, officer: CEO & Chairman	165 MADISON AVENUE, MEMPHIS TN 38103
Rebecca J Garbrick	officer: CAO, VP and Controller	1915 SNAPPS FERRY ROAD, BUILDING N, GREENEVILLE TN 37745