Ashland (Ashland) Retained Earnings : $3,502 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Ashland Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Ashland's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $3,502 Mil.

Ashland's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($3,619 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($3,595 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2023 ($3,595 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($3,502 Mil).

Ashland's annual retained earnings increased from Sep. 2021 ($2,796 Mil) to Sep. 2022 ($3,653 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2022 ($3,653 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($3,595 Mil).

Ashland Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Ashland Retained Earnings Chart

Ashland Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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3,224.00

2,649.00

2,796.00

3,653.00

3,595.00

Ashland Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															3,675.00	3,734.00	3,619.00	3,595.00	3,502.00

Ashland 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.

Ashland (NYSE:ASH) 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.

Ashland (Ashland) Business Description

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Address

8145 Blazer Drive, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19808

Website

http://www.ashland.com

Ashland Inc is a world-wide specialty materials company that serves a wide range of industrial markets. The company has a business-centric operating model and is organized into four distinct segments: life sciences, personal care, specialty additives, and intermediates. Key customers for the firm include pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers of personal care products, food and beverages, and nutraceuticals and supplements. The life sciences segment derives maximum revenue. Ashland includes only U.S. and Canada in its North America designation and includes Europe, the Middle East and Africa in its Europe designation.

Executives

Eric N Boni	officer: Principal Accounting Officer	8145 BLAZER DRIVE, WILMINGTON DE 19808
J Kevin Willis	officer: Chief Financial Officer	50 E RIVERCENTER BLVD, COVINGTON KY 41011
James P. Minicucci	officer: SVP Strategy, M&A & Portfolio	5474 RINGS ROAD, NORTH TOWER, 5TH FLOOR, DUBLIN OH 43017
Karl R. Bostaph	officer: SVP Operations	5474 RINGS ROAD, NORTH TOWER, 5TH FLOOR, DUBLIN OH 43017
Robin E. Lampkin	officer: SVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary	5475 RINGS ROAD, NORTH TOWER, 5TH FLOOR, DUBLIN OH 43017
Sergio Pedreiro	director	2 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10016
Eileen Drury	officer: SVP and Chief Human Resources	8145 BLAZER DRIVE, WILMINGTON DE 19808
Ricky C Sandler	director, other: See Remarks	65 EAST 55TH STREET, 25TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Steven D Bishop	director	ONE PROCTER & GAMBLE PLAZA, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Suzan F. Harrison	director	77 WEST WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 4600, CHICAGO IL 60601
Guillermo Novo	director, officer: Chairman and CEO	AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC., 7201 HAMILTON BOULEVARD, ALLENTOWN PA 18195
Winkler Von Mohrenfels Petra Yvonne	officer: Sr. VP, GC and Secretary	8145 BLAZER DRIVE, WILMINGTON DE 19808
Min Chong	officer: Sr VP & Gen Mgr, Spc Additives	8145 BLAZER DRIVE, WILMINGTON DE 19808
Osama M Musa	officer: Sr. Vice President	ASHLAND GLOBAL HOLDINGS INC, 1005 ROUTE 202/206, BRIDGEWATER NJ 08807
Swaminathan Ashok Kalyana	officer: Sr VP & Gen Mgr, Life Sciences	8145 BLAZER DRIVE, WILMINGTON DE 19808