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Herbalife (Herbalife) Retained Earnings : $-1,062 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Herbalife Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Herbalife's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-1,062 Mil.

Herbalife's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($-1,115 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($-1,073 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($-1,073 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-1,062 Mil).

Herbalife's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($-1,169 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-1,205 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 ($-1,205 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-1,062 Mil).


Herbalife Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Herbalife Retained Earnings Chart

Herbalife 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 -215.30 -687.40 -1,169.00 -1,204.50 -1,062.30

Herbalife 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 -1,204.50 -1,175.20 -1,115.30 -1,072.50 -1,062.30

Herbalife 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.


Herbalife  (NYSE:HLF) 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.


Herbalife (Herbalife) Business Description

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Address
Ugland House, P.O. Box 309, Grand Cayman, CYM, KY1-1104
Herbalife Ltd is an international nutrition company that provides health and wellness products to consumers in 95 markets, which consists of countries and territories, through their direct-selling business model. Companies' products are weight management; targeted nutrition; Energy, Sports, and Fitness; Outer Nutrition and Literature, Promotional, and Other. Weight management generates the majority of revenue from products like Meal replacement, protein shakes, drink mixes, weight loss enhancers, and healthy snacks. Geographically, the main segments are North America, Mexico, South and Central America, EMEA, Asia-Pacific, and China.
Executives
Rodica Macadrai director 800 W. OLYMPIC BLVD., SUITE 406, LOS ANGELES CA 90015
Ibelis Fleming officer: SVP/Managing Dir North America 800 W. OLYMPIC BLVD., SUITE 406, LOS ANGELES X1 90015
Stephan Paulo Gratziani director 800 W. OLYMPIC BLVD., SUITE 406, LOS ANGELES CA 90015
Donal L Mulligan director ONE GENERAL MILLS BLVD, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55426
Sophie L'helias director 800 WEST OLYMPIC BLVD., SUITE 406, LOS ANGELES CA 90015
John Tartol director C/O HERBALIFE INTERNATIONAL, INC., 1800 CENTURY PARK EAST, LOS ANGELES CA 90025
Alan W Lefevre director HERBALIFE NUTRITION, 800 W. OLYMPIC BLVD. SUITE 406, LOS ANGELES CA 90015
Henry C Wang officer: EVP, General Counsel 800 W. OLYMPIC BLVD. SUITE 406, LOS ANGELES CA 90015
Michael Johnson officer: Chief Executive Officer C/O HERBALIFE INTERNATIONAL, INC., 1800 CENTURY PARK EAST, LOS ANGELES CA 90067
Windacre Partnership Master Fund, Lp 10 percent owner 2200 POST OAK BLVD., SUITE 1580, HOUSTON TX 77056
Windacre Partnership Llc 10 percent owner 2200 POST OAK BOULEVARD, SUITE 1580, HOUSTON TX 77056
Snehal Amin 10 percent owner 2200 POST OAK BLVD., SUITE 1580, HOU TX 77056
Wapgp Llc 10 percent owner 2200 POST OAK BLVD., SUITE 1580, HOUSTON TX 77056
Windacre General Partner Lp 10 percent owner 2200 POST OAK BLVD., SUITE 1580, HOUSTON TX 77056
Alan L Hoffman officer: EVP, Global Corporate Affairs 800 W. OLYMPIC BLVD., SUITE 406, LOS ANGELES CA 90015