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United-Guardian (United-Guardian) Retained Earnings

: $10.93 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)
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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. United-Guardian's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $10.93 Mil.

United-Guardian's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($10.02 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($10.19 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($10.19 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($10.93 Mil).

United-Guardian's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($9.36 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($8.81 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 ($8.81 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($10.93 Mil).


United-Guardian Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for United-Guardian's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
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United-Guardian Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.17 9.90 9.36 8.81 10.93

United-Guardian Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Retained Earnings 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.81 9.56 10.02 10.19 10.93

United-Guardian 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.


United-Guardian  (NAS:UG) 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.


United-Guardian (United-Guardian) Business Description

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Address
230 Marcus Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY, USA, 11788
United-Guardian Inc manufactures and markets cosmetic ingredients, pharmaceuticals, medical lubricants, and specialty industrial products. Its product portfolio includes Klensoft, Deselex, Renacidin, Lubrajel Fluid and others. The company's pharmaceutical products are sold to and distributed by full-line drug wholesalers throughout the United States. Its medical and specialty industrial products are sold directly by the company to the end-users of those products or, in some cases, to contract manufacturers used by some of those end users. It derives key revenue from the sales made in the U.S.
Executives
Donna Vigilante officer: President 428 NORTH ERIE AVE, LINDENHURST NY 11757
Beatriz Blanco director, officer: Chief Executive Officer 230 MARCUS BOULEVARD, HAUPPAUGE NY 11788
Joseph J Vernice officer: Vice President C/O UNITED GUARDIAN INC, 230 MARCUS BLVD P O BOX 18050, HAUPPAUGE NY 11788
Betsee Parker 10 percent owner C/O MILDRED F. SLATER, 9005 JOHN S. MOSBY HIGHWAY, UPPERVILLE VA 20185
Arthur Dresner director C/O UNITED GUARDIAN INC, 230 MARCUS BLVD PO BOX 18050, HAUPPAUGE NY 11788
Kenneth H Globus director, 10 percent owner, officer: President & General Counsel C/O UNITED-GUARDIAN, INC., 230 MARCUS BLVD., P.O. BOX 18050, HAUPPAUGE NY 11788
Henry P Globus director C/O UNITED GUARDIAN INC, 230 MARCUS BLVD PO BOX 18050, HAUPPAUGE NY 11788
Derek Hampson officer: Vice President
Peter A Hiltunen officer: Vioe President C/O UNITED GUARDIAN INC, 230 MARCUS BLVD, HAUPPAUGE NY 117088
Nolan Christopher William Sr director 15 TILGHMAN DRIVE, WAYNE NJ 07470
Alfred R Globus director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chief Executive Officer C/O UNITED-GUARDIAN, INC., 230 MARCUS BLVD., P.O. BOX 18050, HAUPPAUGE NY 11788
Robert S Rubinger director, officer: Exec.V.P., Secretary, Treas.
Andrew A Boccone director C/O UNITED GUARDIAN INC, 230 MERCUS BLVD P O BOX 18050, HAUPPAUGE NY 11788
Charles W Castanza director, officer: Senior Vice President C/O UNITED GUARDIAN INC, 230 MARCUS BLVD PO BOX 18050, HAUPPAUGE NY 11788
Cecile Brophy officer: Controller

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