Archer-Daniels Midland Co (NYSE:ADM) Retained Earnings

: $23,646 Mil (As of Dec. 2022)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Archer-Daniels Midland Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022 was $23,646 Mil.

Archer-Daniels Midland Co's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2022 ($23,292 Mil) to Sep. 2022 ($23,099 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2022 ($23,099 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($23,646 Mil).

Archer-Daniels Midland Co's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2020 ($19,780 Mil) to Dec. 2021 ($21,655 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2021 ($21,655 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($23,646 Mil).

Archer-Daniels Midland Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Archer-Daniels Midland Co's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Archer-Daniels Midland Co Annual Data

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Dec22

Retained Earnings

18,527.00

18,958.00

19,780.00

21,655.00

23,646.00

Archer-Daniels Midland Co Quarterly Data
	Mar18	Jun18	Sep18	Dec18	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22
Retained Earnings																21,655.00	22,483.00	23,292.00	23,099.00	23,646.00

Archer-Daniels Midland Co 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.

Archer-Daniels Midland Co (NYSE:ADM) 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.

Archer-Daniels Midland Co (NYSE:ADM) Business Description

Industry

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Address

77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 4600, Chicago, IL, USA, 60601

Website

https://www.adm.com

Archer-Daniels Midland is a major processor of oilseeds, corn, wheat, and other agricultural commodities. Additionally, the company owns an extensive network of logistical assets to store and transport crops around the globe. ADM also runs a nutrition business that focuses on both human and animal ingredients. The company is also a large producer of corn-based sweeteners, starches, and ethanol.

Executives

Collins James C. Jr.	director	1007 MARKET STREET, D-9058, WILMINGTON DE 19898
Theodore Iii Colbert	director	C/O THE BOEING COMPANY, 100 RIVERSIDE PLAZA, CHICAGO IL 60606-1596
Strader Fruit Molly L	officer: Vice Pres., Corp. Controller	77 WEST WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 4600, CHICAGO IL 60601
Jennifer L Weber	officer: Senior Vice President	1000 LOWES BOULEVARD, MOORESVILLE NC 28117
Lei Zhang Schlitz	director	5757 N. GREENBAY AVENUE, GLENDALE WI 53129
Michael S Burke	director	C/O AECOM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, 555 S. FLOWER STREET, SUITE 3700, LOS ANGELES CA 90071
Stefano Rettore	officer: Senior Vice President	77 WEST WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 4600, CHICAGO IL 60601
Suzan F. Harrison	director	77 WEST WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 4600, CHICAGO IL 60601
Debra A. Sandler	director	KEURIG DR PEPPER INC., 53 SOUTH AVE., BURLINGTON MA 01803
Vincent F Macciocchi	officer: Senior Vice President	77 W. WACKER DR., SUITE 4600, CHICAGO IL 60601
Christopher M Cuddy	officer: President-Corn	77 W. WACKER DR., SUITE 4600, CHICAGO IL 60601
Gregory A Morris	officer: Senior Vice President	77 W. WACKER DR., SUITE 4600, CHICAGO IL 60601
Francisco J Sanchez	director	77 W. WACKER DR., SUITE 4600, CHICAGO IL 60601
Benjamin I Bard	officer: Vice President	4666 FARIES PARKWAY, DECATUR IL 62526
D Cameron Findlay	officer: Senior Vice President	77 W. WACKER DR., SUITE 2600, CHICAGO IL 60601