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Prudential (Prudential) Retained Earnings : $11,928 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Prudential Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Prudential's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $11,928 Mil.

Prudential's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 ($10,653 Mil) to Jun. 2023 ($11,325 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2023 ($11,325 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($11,928 Mil).

Prudential's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($12,064 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($10,653 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 ($10,653 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($11,928 Mil).


Prudential Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Prudential Retained Earnings Chart

Prudential Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13,575.00 14,424.00 12,064.00 10,653.00 11,928.00

Prudential Semi-Annual Data
Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12,064.00 9,997.00 10,653.00 11,325.00 11,928.00

Prudential 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.


Prudential  (OTCPK:PUKPF) 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.


Prudential (Prudential) Business Description

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1 Angel Court, London, GBR, EC2R 7AG
Originally established as Prudential Mutual Assurance, Investment, and Loan Association in 1848, Prudential plc has moved on a lot since then. Set up to sell life insurance and loans to the middle and then the industrializing and urbanizing working classes, the company subsequently diversified into Europe and then North America with the purchase of Jackson National Life in around 1985. During its time as owner of Jackson, Prudential focused on building out a simple chassis-style product portfolio where customers could choose a variety of add-ons. The company also became renowned for its focus on building requisite internal capabilities to support its strong product offerings, including compelling technology and a large and well-trained distribution force.

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