Dollar General (FRA:7DG) Retained Earnings : €2,570 Mil (As of Jan. 2024)

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What is Dollar General Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Dollar General's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was €2,570 Mil.

Dollar General's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jul. 2023 (€2,152 Mil) to Oct. 2023 (€2,393 Mil) and increased from Oct. 2023 (€2,393 Mil) to Jan. 2024 (€2,570 Mil).

Dollar General's annual retained earnings declined from Jan. 2022 (€2,187 Mil) to Jan. 2023 (€1,537 Mil) but then increased from Jan. 2023 (€1,537 Mil) to Jan. 2024 (€2,570 Mil).

Dollar General Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Dollar General Retained Earnings Chart

Dollar General Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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2,849.56

2,468.01

2,187.02

1,536.90

2,569.86

Dollar General Quarterly Data
	Apr19	Jul19	Oct19	Jan20	Apr20	Jul20	Oct20	Jan21	Apr21	Jul21	Oct21	Jan22	Apr22	Jul22	Oct22	Jan23	Apr23	Jul23	Oct23	Jan24
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1,536.90	1,861.50	2,151.93	2,393.26	2,569.86

Dollar General 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.

Dollar General (FRA:7DG) 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.

Dollar General (FRA:7DG) Business Description

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100 Mission Ridge, Goodlettsville, TN, USA, 37072

Website

https://www.dollargeneral.com

With over 19,000 locations, Dollar General's banner is nearly ubiquitous across the rural United States. Dollar General serves as a convenient shopping destination for fill-in store trips, with its value proposition most relevant to consumers in small communities with a dearth of shopping options. The retailer operates a frugal store of about 7,500 square feet and primarily offers an assortment of branded and private-label consumable items (80% of net sales) such as paper and cleaning products, packaged and perishable food, tobacco, and health and beauty items at low prices. Dollar General also offers a limited assortment of seasonal merchandise, home products, and apparel. The firm sells most items at a price point of $10 or lower.

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