Verbund AG (Verbund AG) Retained Earnings : $9,076 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Verbund AG Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Verbund AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $9,076 Mil.

Verbund AG's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($7,956 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($8,575 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($8,575 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($9,076 Mil).

Verbund AG's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($6,709 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($7,738 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($7,738 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($9,076 Mil).

Verbund AG Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Verbund AG Retained Earnings Chart

Verbund AG Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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5,481.94

6,478.72

6,708.99

7,738.35

9,076.05

Verbund AG 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															7,738.35	8,388.97	7,955.80	8,575.45	9,076.05

Verbund AG 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.

Verbund AG (OTCPK:OEZVY) 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.

Verbund AG (Verbund AG) Business Description

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Am Hof 6a, Vienna, AUT, 1010

Website

https://www.verbund.com

Founded in 1947 through a nationalization act, Verbund is the leading power producer in Austria. The Austrian state owns 51% of its capital. Hydro accounts for more than 90% of the total power output. Hydro power is generated from reservoirs and pumped storage plants in the Austrian Alps, and run-of-river plants in Austria and southern Germany. Total hydro capacity amounts to 8.4 GW. Verbund also owns the Austrian electricity grid through its fully owned subsidiary AP. In 2021, the firm acquired 51% of Gas Connect Austria, a gas transmission and distribution system operator. The group also owns one CCGT and is involved in trading and development of wind and solar capacity.