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Swisscom AG (Swisscom AG) Retained Earnings : $15,722 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Swisscom AG Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Swisscom AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was $15,722 Mil.

Swisscom AG's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 ($14,627 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($15,644 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2023 ($15,644 Mil) to Mar. 2024 ($15,722 Mil).

Swisscom AG's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($13,556 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($13,892 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($13,892 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($15,644 Mil).


Swisscom AG Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Swisscom AG Retained Earnings Chart

Swisscom AG Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10,639.12 12,477.49 13,555.92 13,892.23 15,644.08

Swisscom AG Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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 14,520.80 14,115.95 14,626.50 15,644.08 15,722.49

Swisscom 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.


Swisscom AG  (OTCPK:SCMWY) 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.


Swisscom AG (Swisscom AG) Business Description

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Alte Tiefenaustrasse 6, 3048 Worblaufen, Ittigen, Bern, CHE, CH-3050
Swisscom is the incumbent telecom operator in Switzerland, with a high market share in mobile and fixed-line markets. It charges high prices compared with its competitors and other European peers due to the historical stability of the Swiss telecom market and a favorable regulatory environment. It also owns Fastweb in Italy, which has a broadband network and operates as a wireless reseller.

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