ION Geophysical (ION Geophysical) Retained Earnings : $-1,042.7 Mil (As of Sep. 2021)

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What is ION Geophysical Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. ION Geophysical's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2021 was $-1,042.7 Mil.

ION Geophysical's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2021 ($-1,018.7 Mil) to Jun. 2021 ($-1,042.3 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2021 ($-1,042.3 Mil) to Sep. 2021 ($-1,042.7 Mil).

ION Geophysical's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2018 ($-926.1 Mil) to Dec. 2019 ($-974.3 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2019 ($-974.3 Mil) to Dec. 2020 ($-1,011.5 Mil).

ION Geophysical Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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ION Geophysical Retained Earnings Chart

ION Geophysical Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-824.68

-854.92

-926.09

-974.29

-1,011.52

ION Geophysical Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-998.38	-1,011.52	-1,018.68	-1,042.27	-1,042.72

ION Geophysical 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.

ION Geophysical (OTCPK:IOGPQ) 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.

ION Geophysical (ION Geophysical) Business Description

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2105 CityWest Boulevard, Suite 100, Houston, TX, USA, 77042-2855

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https://www.iongeo.com

ION Geophysical Corp is a United States-based technology-focused company, which provides geoscience products, services, and solutions to the global oil and gas industry. The company operates through two segments: E&P Technology & Services and E&P Operations Optimization. It generates the majority of its revenue comes from the Technology & Services segment which creates digital data assets and delivers services to E&P(exploration and production) companies. Its geographical segments are Latin America, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, and others.

Executives

Gates Capital Management, Inc.	10 percent owner	1177 AVE. OF THE AMERICAS 46TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10036
Mark J Doran	director	4203 YOAKUM BLVD, SUITE 100, HOUSTON TX 77006
Gary L Pittman	director	4203 YOAKUM BLVD SUITE 100 HOUSTON TX 77006
Jeffrey L Gates	10 percent owner	1177 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 46TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10036
Gates Capital Management, L.p.	10 percent owner	1177 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 46TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10036
Gates Capital Management Gp, Llc	10 percent owner	1177 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 46TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10036
Sheila M Rodermund	officer: EVP, Operations Optimization	4203 YOAKUM BLVD SUITE 100 HOUSTON TX 77006
Shaohua Zhang	director	4203 YOAKUM BLVD SUITE 100 HOUSTON TX 77042
Lapeyre James M Jr	director	C/O LAITRAM CORP 220 LAITRAM LANE HARAHAN LA 70123
Christopher Theron Usher	officer: EVP & COO, GeoScience	4203 YOAKUM BLVD SUITE 100 HOUSTON TX 77006
Michael L Morrison	officer: Controller	4203 YOAKUM BLVD, SUITE 100, HOUSTON TX 77042
Dale J Lambert	officer: EVP, Operations Optimization	4203 YOAKUM BLVD SUITE 100 HOUSTON TX 77006
Michael Y Mcgovern	director	700 LOUISIANA, STE 4300, HOUSTON TX 77002
Tina L Val	director	2826 KINGS RETREAT CIRCLE, KINGWOOD TX 77345
R Brian Hanson	officer: Exec. VP & CFO	ION GEOPHYSICAL CORPORATION 2105 CITYWEST, BLDG 3, SUITE 100 HOUSTON TX 77042-2855