SUPERVALU (SUPERVALU) Retained Earnings : $-2,147 Mil (As of Aug. 2018)

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What is SUPERVALU Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. SUPERVALU's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2018 was $-2,147 Mil.

SUPERVALU's quarterly retained earnings increased from Feb. 2018 ($-2,130 Mil) to May. 2018 ($-2,090 Mil) but then declined from May. 2018 ($-2,090 Mil) to Aug. 2018 ($-2,147 Mil).

SUPERVALU's annual retained earnings increased from Feb. 2016 ($-2,825 Mil) to Feb. 2017 ($-2,175 Mil) and increased from Feb. 2017 ($-2,175 Mil) to Feb. 2018 ($-2,130 Mil).

SUPERVALU Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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SUPERVALU Retained Earnings Chart

SUPERVALU Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-3,195.00

-3,003.00

-2,825.00

-2,175.00

-2,130.00

SUPERVALU Quarterly Data
	Nov13	Feb14	May14	Aug14	Nov14	Feb15	May15	Aug15	Nov15	Feb16	May16	Aug16	Nov16	Feb17	May17	Aug17	Nov17	Feb18	May18	Aug18
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-2,189.00	-2,163.00	-2,130.00	-2,090.00	-2,147.00

SUPERVALU 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.

SUPERVALU (NYSE:SVU) 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.

SUPERVALU (SUPERVALU) Business Description

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Supervalu is a U.S.-based company that consists of two segments: wholesale and retail. The wholesale segment provides wholesale distribution and logistics services to independent retail customers. The retail segment operates through region-based banners, including Cub Foods, Shoppers Food & Pharmacy, Shop 'n Save, Farm Fresh, and Hornbacher's, along with a few Rainbow and County Market stores. The company provides a broad range of goods, such as grocery, general merchandise, pharmacy, and home, health, and beauty care. The company focuses its business in the domestic market.

Executives

Mathew Pendo	director	C/O OAKTREE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P., 333 S. GRAND AVENUE, 28TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA 90071
Frank A Savage	director	7075 FLYING CLOUD DRIVE, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344
De Luzuriaga Francesca Ruiz	director	C/O OFFICE DEPOT, INC., 6600 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL, BOCA RATON, FL X1 33496
Irwin Cohen	director	BARBARA BUISMAN 11840 VALLEY VIEW ROAD EDEN PRAIREI MN 55344
Philip L Francis	director	AT HOME GROUP INC., 1600 EAST PLANO PARKWAY, PLANO TX 75074
Mary A Winston	director	557 BROADWAY, C/O SCHOLASTIC CORP, NEW YORK NY 10012
David William Johnson	officer: VP Controller - CAO	11840 VALLEY VIEW ROAD, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344
Donald R Chappel	director	600 PEACHTREE STREET N.E.,, 55TH FLOOR, ATLANTA GA 30308
Eric G Johnson	director	BALDWIN RICHARDSON FOODS CO, 20201 S LAGRANGE RD, FRANKFORT IL 60423
Susan S Grafton	officer: SVP Chief Accounting Officer	11840 VALLEY VIEW ROAD, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55397
Bruce H Besanko	officer: EVP Chief Oper Officer and CFO	N56 W17000 RIDGEWOOD DRIVE, MENOMONEE FALLS WI 53051
Karla C Robertson	officer: EVP General Counsel	11840 VALLEY VIEW ROAD, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344
Sam K Duncan	director, officer: Advisor to the Board	11840 VALLEY VIEW ROAD, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344
Matthew E Rubel	director	3231 SE SIXTH AVENUE, TOPEKA KS 66607
Jana Partners Llc	10 percent owner	767 FIFTH AVENUE, 8TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10153