Whirlpool (Whirlpool) Retained Earnings

: $8,358 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Whirlpool's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $8,358 Mil.

Whirlpool's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($7,974 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($7,961 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2023 ($7,961 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($8,358 Mil).

Whirlpool's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($10,170 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($8,261 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 ($8,261 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($8,358 Mil).

Whirlpool Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Whirlpool Annual Data

Trend

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Dec17

Dec18

Dec19

Dec20

Dec21

Dec22

Dec23

Retained Earnings

7,870.00

8,725.00

10,170.00

8,261.00

8,358.00

Whirlpool Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings																8,261.00	7,985.00	7,974.00	7,961.00	8,358.00

Whirlpool 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.

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) 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.

Whirlpool (Whirlpool) Business Description

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Address

2000 North M-63, Benton Harbor, MI, USA, 49022-2692

Website

https://www.whirlpoolcorp.com

Whirlpool Corp is a manufacturer and marketer of home appliances and related products. Its reportable segments consist of North America; Europe, the Middle East and Africa ("EMEA"); Latin America and Asia. Product categories include refrigeration, laundry, cooking, and dishwashing. The company has also a portfolio of small domestic appliances, including the KitchenAid stand mixer. The company's international brands include Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, and Brastemp among others.

Executives

Rudolph Wilson	director	2000 N. M-63, BENTON HARBOR MI 49085
James W Peters	officer: EXEC VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO	2000 M-63N, BENTON HARBOR MI 49022
Marc R Bitzer	director, officer: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	2000 M-63N, BENTON HARBOR MI 49022
Juan Carlos Puente	officer: EVP & PRES. WHIRLPOOL LAR	2000 N. M-63, BENTON HARBOR MI 49022
Carey L Martin	officer: EVP & Chief HR Officer	2000 N. M-63, BENTON HARBOR MI 49022
Ava Harter	officer: EVP & Chief Legal Officer	ONE OWENS CORNING PARKWAY, TOLEDO OH 43659
Christopher S Conley	officer: Vice President and Controller	2000 N M-63, BENTON HARBOR MI 49022
Gary T Dicamillo	director	888 WASHINGTON STREET, DEDHAM MA 02027
Everhart Carl E. Winn	officer: EVP & PRESIDENT, NA	2000 N. M-63, BENTON HARBOR MI 49022
Joseph T. Liotine	officer: EXEC VICE PRESIDENT & PRES NA	2000 M-63N, BENTON HARBOR MI 49022
Gilles Morel	officer: EVP AND PRESIDENT, EMEA	2000 N-M63, BENTON HARBOR MI 49022
Shengpo Wu	officer: PRESIDENT, ASIA	ONE AMERICAN ROAD, DEARBORN MI 48126
Joao Carlos Brega	officer: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT	2000 M-63N, BENTON HARBOR MI 49022
Jennifer A. Laclair	director	ALLY DETROIT CENTER, 500 WOODWARD AVENUE, DETROIT MI 48226
Greg Creed	director	1441 GARDINER LANE, LOUISVILLE KY 40213