Landstar System (Landstar System) Retained Earnings

: $2,784 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Landstar System's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $2,784 Mil.

Landstar System's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($2,759 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($2,809 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2023 ($2,809 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($2,784 Mil).

Landstar System's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($2,317 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($2,636 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($2,636 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($2,784 Mil).

Landstar System Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Landstar System Annual Data

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Dec23

Retained Earnings

1,962.16

2,046.24

2,317.18

2,635.96

2,783.65

Landstar System Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings																2,635.96	2,703.35	2,759.13	2,808.92	2,783.65

Landstar System 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.

Landstar System (NAS:LSTR) 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.

Landstar System (Landstar System) Business Description

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Address

13410 Sutton Park Drive South, Jacksonville, FL, USA, 32224

Website

https://www.landstar.com

Landstar System is an agent based asset-light third-party logistics provider focused on domestic truck brokerage (90% of revenue). Historically, roughly half of its truck transportation freight is hauled by leased owner-operators with the remainder hauled by third-party broker-carriers. To a smaller degree, it offers intermodal, global air and ocean forwarding, and warehousing services. Landstar also runs a small business that offers insurance programs to captive owner-operators. It has a long history of industry-leading execution and operating profitability.

Executives

Joseph J Beacom	officer: VP, Chief Safety Officer	13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
James B Gattoni	officer: Vice President - Controller	13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
Ricardo S Coro	officer: Vice President - CIO	13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
Michael K Kneller	officer: VP General Counsel & Secy	13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
Aimee M Cooper	officer: VP & CAO	13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
James P Todd	officer: VP and CFO	13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
Teresa L White	director	1932 WYNNTON RD, COLUMBUS GA 31999
James L Liang	director	C/O LENCO MOBILE INC., 345 CHAPALA STREET, SANTA BARBARA CA 93101
Federico L Pensotti	officer: VP and CFO	13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
L Kevin Stout	officer: VP, CFO and Asst Secretary	13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
Dr. Homaira Akbari	director	13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
Larry J Thoele	director	13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
Diana M Murphy	director	C/O LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC, 13410 SUTTON PARK DR S, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
Anthony J Orlando	director	TWO NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, STE 600, CHICAGO IL 60606
Robert S Brasher	officer: VP & Chief Commercial Officer	13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224