Harte-Hanks (Harte-Hanks) Retained Earnings

: $844.9 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Harte-Hanks's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $844.9 Mil.

Harte-Hanks's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($846.3 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($846.9 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2023 ($846.9 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($844.9 Mil).

Harte-Hanks's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($811.1 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($846.5 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2022 ($846.5 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($844.9 Mil).

Harte-Hanks Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Harte-Hanks's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Harte-Hanks Annual Data

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Dec23

Retained Earnings

797.82

796.12

811.09

846.49

844.92

Harte-Hanks Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings																846.49	845.70	846.28	846.90	844.92

Harte-Hanks 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.

Harte-Hanks (NAS:HHS) 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.

Harte-Hanks (Harte-Hanks) Business Description

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1 Executive Drive, Chelmsford, MA, USA, 01824

Website

https://www.hartehanks.com

Harte-Hanks Inc is a customer experience company. The Company operates three business segments: Marketing Services; Customer Care; and Fulfillment & Logistics Services. The company has its geographic presence in United States and Other countries. Majority of the revenue is earned from United States.

Executives

Bradley Louis Radoff	director	2727 KIRBY DRIVE, UNIT 29L, HOUSTON TX 77098
Kirk A Davis	director, officer: Chief Executive Officer	C/O NEWM, 1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10105
Griffin John H Jr	director
Brian Linscott	officer: Chief Operating Officer	864 N BEVERLY LANE, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL 60004
Laurilee Kearnes	officer: Chief Financial Officer	9601 MCALLISTER FREEWAY, SUITE 610, SAN ANTONIO TX 78216
Robert T. Wyman	officer: General Counsel	2 EAST MAIN STREET, GEORGETOWN MA 01833
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Genevieve Claire Combes	director	2000 POWELL STREET, SUITE 300, EMERYVILLE CA 94608
Tobia Alfred Victor Jr.	director	767 3RD AVENUE, SUITE 602, NEW YORK NY 10017
Maureen Oconnell	director
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Martin F Reidy	director	DIGITAS INC., 800 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON MA 02199
Timothy E. Breen	director	9601 MCALLISTER FREEWAY, SUITE 610, SAN ANTONIO TX 78216