H&R Block (H&R Block) Retained Earnings : $-846 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is H&R Block Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. H&R Block's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-846 Mil.

H&R Block's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($-49 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($-394 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2023 ($-394 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-846 Mil).

H&R Block's annual retained earnings declined from Apr. 2021 ($249 Mil) to Jun. 2022 ($120 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2022 ($120 Mil) to Jun. 2023 ($-49 Mil).

H&R Block Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for H&R Block's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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H&R Block Retained Earnings Chart

H&R Block Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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499.39

42.97

248.51

120.41

-48.68

H&R Block Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-708.44	-109.38	-48.68	-393.62	-846.16

H&R Block 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.

H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) 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.

H&R Block (H&R Block) Business Description

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Address

One H&R Block Way, Kansas City, MO, USA, 64105

Website

https://www.hrblock.com

H&R Block Inc provides income tax return preparation services, digital do-it-yourself tax solutions, and other services related to income tax preparation to the general public primarily in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The company mainly prepares tax returns for customers within the United States through its company-owned offices, franchise locations, and online tax software. The vast majority of H&R Block's offices are located in the U.S. The company derives most of its total revenue from the U.S. assisted tax preparation fees. Revenue from franchise and product royalties and digital do-it-yourself tax solutions is also relatively significant.

Executives

Tony G Bowen	officer: Chief Financial Officer	ONE H&R BLOCK WAY, KANSAS CITY MO 64105
Kellie J Logerwell	officer: VP & Chief Acct Officer	ONE H&R BLOCK WAY, KANSAS CITY MO 64105
Jones Jeffrey J Ii	officer: President & CEO - Designate	ONE H&R BLOCK WAY, KANSAS CITY MO 64105
Richard A Johnson	director	FOOT LOCKER, INC., 112 WEST 34TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10120
Robert A Gerard	director	161 DUANE ST, NEW YORK NY 10013
Karen A Orosco	officer: SVP, U.S. Retail	ONE H&R BLOCK WAY, KANSAS CITY MO 64105
Christianna Wood	director	330 OLD Y ROAD, GOLDEN CO 80401
Dara S Redler	officer: Chief Legal Officer	ONE H&R BLOCK WAY, KANSAS CITY MO 64105
Thomas A Gerke	officer: SVP and General Counsel	GERKE THOMAS A, OVERLAND PARK KS 66251
Mia Mends	director	5254 BIRDWOOD ROAD, HOUSTON TX 77096
Sean Cohan	director	675 SIXTH AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10011
Yolande G Piazza	director	111 8TH AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10011
Anuradha Gupta	director	564 PACIFIC AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94133
Matthew E Winter	director	2775 SANDERS ROAD, NORTHBROOK IL 60062
Kathryn M Collins	officer: SVP & Chief Marketing Office	ONE H&R BLOCK WAY, KANSAS CITY MO 64105