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Patterson (Patterson) Retained Earnings : $803 Mil (As of Jan. 2024)


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What is Patterson Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Patterson's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was $803 Mil.

Patterson's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jul. 2023 ($949 Mil) to Oct. 2023 ($903 Mil) and declined from Oct. 2023 ($903 Mil) to Jan. 2024 ($803 Mil).

Patterson's annual retained earnings increased from Apr. 2021 ($856 Mil) to Apr. 2022 ($922 Mil) and increased from Apr. 2022 ($922 Mil) to Apr. 2023 ($972 Mil).


Patterson Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Patterson Retained Earnings Chart

Patterson Annual Data
Trend Apr14 Apr15 Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,483.50 799.65 855.74 921.70 972.13

Patterson Quarterly Data
Apr19 Jul19 Oct19 Jan20 Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 962.92 972.13 948.73 902.83 802.88

Patterson 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.


Patterson  (NAS:PDCO) 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.


Patterson (Patterson) Business Description

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Address
1031 Mendota Heights Road, Saint Paul, MN, USA, 55120
Patterson Companies Inc is a leading dental distributor and wholesaler of consumable products and equipment operating through two business segments, Patterson Dental, and Patterson Animal Health. The company's segment includes Dental, Animal Health, and Corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Animal Health segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
Executives
Kevin Michael Barry officer: Chief Financial Officer 1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD, ST. PAUL MN 55120
Donald Zurbay officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC., ONE ST JUDE MEDICAL DRIVE, ST. PAUL MN 55117
Timothy E Rogan officer: President - Dental 1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD, ST. PAUL MN 55120
Les B Korsh officer: VP, General Counsel 1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD, ST. PAUL MN 55110
Meenu Agarwal director 7246 E MERCER WAY, MERCER ISLAND WA 98040
Samantha L Bergeson officer: CHRO 1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD, ST. PAUL MN 55120
Andrea L. Frohning officer: Chief Human Resources Officer C/O DENTSLY SIRONA INC, 13320 BALLANTYNE CORPORATE PLACE, CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Philip Mckoy director 120 BROADWAY, SUITE 200, SANTA MONICA CA 90401
Jody H Feragen director 1 HORMEL PLACE, AUSTIN TX 55912
Eric R Shirley officer: President-Patterson Dental 1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD, ST. PAUL MN 55120
Francis Joseph Malecha director 9900 WEST 109TH STREET, SUITE 100, OVERLAND PARK KS 66210
Robert Frenzel director 414 NICOLLET MALL, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401
Dennis W Goedken officer: Interim CFO 1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD, ST. PAUL MN 55120
Ann B Gugino officer: Vice President 1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD, ST. PAUL MN 55120
John D Buck director 4201 GULF SHORE BLVD NORTH, APT 1703N, NAPLES FL 34103

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