KLA (KLAC) Retained Earnings

: $921 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. KLA's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $921 Mil.

KLA's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($848 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($966 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2023 ($966 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($921 Mil).

KLA's annual retained earnings declined from Jun. 2021 ($1,277 Mil) to Jun. 2022 ($367 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2022 ($367 Mil) to Jun. 2023 ($848 Mil).

KLA Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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KLA Annual Data

Trend

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Jun15

Jun16

Jun17

Jun18

Jun19

Jun20

Jun21

Jun22

Jun23

Retained Earnings

714.83

654.93

1,277.12

366.88

848.43

KLA Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings																670.00	721.30	848.43	966.18	921.47

KLA 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.

KLA (NAS:KLAC) 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.

KLA (KLAC) Business Description

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Address

One Technology Drive, Milpitas, CA, USA, 95035

Website

https://www.kla.com

KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.

Executives

Bren D. Higgins	officer: EVP & Chief Financial Officer	ONE TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, MILPITAS CA 95035
Mary Beth Wilkinson	officer: EVP, CLO and Secretary	2350 GREEN ROAD, SUITE 100, ANN ARBOR MI 48105
Victor Peng	director	MIPS TECHNOLOGIES INC, 1225 CHARLESTON ROAD, MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043
Kevin Kennedy	director
Marie Myers	director	3000 HANOVER STREET, PALO ALTO CA 94304
Gary B Moore	director	170 WEST TASMAN DRIVE, SAN JOSE CA 95134
Emiko Higashi	director	C/O GILO VENTURES, 175 ALMENDRAL AVENUE, ATHERTON CA 94027
Michael R. Mcmullen	director	5301 STEVENS CREEK BLVD., MS 1A-LC, SANTA CLARA CA 95051
Robert A. Rango	director	5300 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IRVINE CA 92617
Jeneanne Michelle Hanley	director	21557 TELEGRAPH ROAD, SOUTHFIELD MI 48034
Oreste Donzella	officer: Executive Vice President	ONE TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, MILPITAS CA 95035
Ahmad A. Khan	officer: President, Semi Proc. Control	ONE TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, MILPITAS CA 95035
Virendra A Kirloskar	officer: SVP & Chief Accounting Officer	160 RIO ROBLES, SAN JOSE CA 95134
Richard P Wallace	officer: Executive Vice President	KLA TENCOR, 160 RIO ROBLES, SAN JOSE CA 95134
Brian Lorig	officer: Executive Vice President	ONE TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, MILPITAS X1 95035