Morningstar (Morningstar) Retained Earnings

: $1,611 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Morningstar's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $1,611 Mil.

Morningstar's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($1,532 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($1,555 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($1,555 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($1,611 Mil).

Morningstar's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($1,527 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($1,535 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($1,535 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($1,611 Mil).

Morningstar Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Morningstar Annual Data

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Dec23

Retained Earnings

1,217.90

1,389.40

1,526.50

1,535.00

1,610.80

Morningstar Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings																1,535.00	1,511.40	1,531.50	1,554.60	1,610.80

Morningstar 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.

Morningstar (NAS:MORN) 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.

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Morningstar Inc is a provider of independent investment research to financial advisers, asset managers, and investors. The company focuses its operations on two core sectors: data and research. It offers data on investments such as mutual funds, stocks, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, separate accounts, and variable annuities. Further, the company tracks real-time market data of equity, derivative, and currency exchanges and other investments. In its research operation, Morningstar offers analyst research on passive and active mutual funds, alternative funds, and college saving plans. Morningstar's largest share of revenue is generated in the United States of America.

Executives

Joseph D Mansueto	director, 10 percent owner, officer: Executive Chairman	C/O MORNINGSTAR, INC., 225 WEST WACKER DRIVE, CHICAGO IL 60606
Robin Diamonte	director	C/O MORNINGSTAR, INC., 22 WEST WASHINGTON ST., CHICAGO IL 60602
Gail S Landis	director	MORNINGSTAR, INC., 22 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, CHICAGO IL 60602
Daniel Joseph Dunn	officer: Chief Revenue Officer	C/O MORNINGSTAR, INC., 22 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, CHICAGO IL 60602
Caroline J Tsay	director	C/O ROSETTA STONE INC., 1919 NORTH LYNN STREET, 7TH FLOOR, ARLINGTON VA 22209
Bevin Desmond	officer: Head of Talent and Culture	C/O MORNINGSTAR, INC., 225 WEST WACKER DRIVE, CHICAGO IL 60606
William M Lyons	director	225 WEST WACKER DRIVE, CHICAGO IL 60606
Cheryl A Francis	director	8237 GREYSTONE COURT, BURR RIDGE IL 60527
Doniel Sutton	director	C/O MORNINGSTAR, INC., 22 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, CHICAGO IL 60602
Steven N Kaplan	director	1101 EAST 58TH STREET, CHICAGO IL 60637
Stephen Joynt	director	C/O MORNINGSTAR, INC., 22 W. WASHINGTON STREET, CHICAGO IL 60602
Kimberly J Mcgarry	officer: Global Controller & CAO	22 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, 6TH FLOOR, CHICAGO IL 60602
Jason Dubinsky	officer: Chief Financial Officer	C/O MORNINGSTAR, INC., 22 W. WASHINGTON STREET, CHICAGO IL 60602
Kunal Kapoor	director, officer: CEO	MORNINGSTAR, INC., 22 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, CHICAGO IL 60602
Jack Noonan	director	17000 GULF BLVD, UNIT B, N. REDINGTON BEACH FL 33708