Hayden Hall (Hayden Hall) Retained Earnings : $-102.71 Mil (As of Sep. 2003)

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What is Hayden Hall Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Hayden Hall's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2003 was $-102.71 Mil.

Hayden Hall's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2003 ($-99.46 Mil) to Jun. 2003 ($-101.90 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2003 ($-101.90 Mil) to Sep. 2003 ($-102.71 Mil).

Hayden Hall's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2000 ($-70.50 Mil) to Dec. 2001 ($-82.64 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2001 ($-82.64 Mil) to Dec. 2002 ($-97.60 Mil).

Hayden Hall Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Hayden Hall Retained Earnings Chart

Hayden Hall Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-57.48

-65.24

-70.50

-82.64

-97.60

Hayden Hall Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-94.56	-97.60	-99.46	-101.90	-102.71

Hayden Hall 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.

Hayden Hall (GREY:HYDN) 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.

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Hayden Hall Inc is engaged in designing computer-networking systems and software products. These products form the basis for corporate and other telecommunication networks. The company's product includes internetworking products.

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