Alphabet(Google) (GOOG) Retained Earnings

: $211,247 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Alphabet(Google)'s retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $211,247 Mil.

Alphabet(Google)'s quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($200,884 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($205,647 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($205,647 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($211,247 Mil).

Alphabet(Google)'s annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($191,484 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($195,563 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($195,563 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($211,247 Mil).

Alphabet(Google) Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Alphabet(Google)'s Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Alphabet(Google) Annual Data

Trend

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Dec19

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Dec21

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Dec23

Retained Earnings

152,122.00

163,401.00

191,484.00

195,563.00

211,247.00

Alphabet(Google) Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings																195,563.00	196,625.00	200,884.00	205,647.00	211,247.00

Alphabet(Google) 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.

Alphabet(Google) (NAS:GOOG) 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.

Alphabet(Google) (GOOG) Business Description

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Alphabet is a holding company. Internet media giant Google is a wholly owned subsidiary. Google generates 99% of Alphabet revenue, of which more than 85% is from online ads. Google's other revenue is from sales of apps and content on Google Play and YouTube, as well as cloud service fees and other licensing revenue. Sales of hardware such as Chromebooks, the Pixel smartphone, and smart home products, which include Nest and Google Home, also contribute to other revenue. Alphabet's moonshot investments are in its other bets segment, where it bets on technology to enhance health (Verily), provide faster internet access (Google Fiber), enable self-driving cars (Waymo), and more.

Executives

Sundar Pichai	director, officer: Chief Executive Officer	GOOGLE INC., 1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY, MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043
John L Hennessy	director
Frances Arnold	director	5200 ILLUMINA WAY, SAN DIEGO CA 92122
Kavitark Ram Shriram	director	1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY, MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043
Ann Mather	director
Lawrence Page	director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chief Executive Officer	1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY, BUILDING 41, MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043
Sergey Brin	director, 10 percent owner	555 BRYANT STREET, #367, PALO ALTO CA 94031
Ruth Porat	officer: SVP, CFO	C/O GOOGLE INC., 1600 AMPHITHEATRE PRKW, MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043
L John Doerr	director	C/O KLEINER PERKINS CAUFIELD & BYERS, 2750 SAND HILL ROAD, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Ferguson Roger W. Jr.	director	CORNING INCORPORATED, ONE RIVERFRONT PLAZA, CORNING NY 14831
Alan R Mulally	director	P.O. BOX 995, MERCER ISLAND WA 98040
Robin L Washington	director	333 LAKESIDE DRIVE, FOSTER CITY CA 94404
David C Drummond	officer: SVP, Corporate Development	1600 AMIPHITHEATRE PARKWAY, BUILDING 41, MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043
Eric E Schmidt	director	1010 ALMA STREET, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Diane B Greene	director	C/O ALPHABET INC.,, 1600 AMPHITHEATRE PKWY, MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043