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Copart (BSP:C1PR34) Retained Earnings

: R$28,749 Mil (As of Jan. 2024)
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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Copart's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was R$28,749 Mil.

Copart's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jul. 2023 (R$24,912 Mil) to Oct. 2023 (R$27,915 Mil) and increased from Oct. 2023 (R$27,915 Mil) to Jan. 2024 (R$28,749 Mil).

Copart's annual retained earnings increased from Jul. 2021 (R$14,803 Mil) to Jul. 2022 (R$21,239 Mil) and increased from Jul. 2022 (R$21,239 Mil) to Jul. 2023 (R$24,912 Mil).


Copart Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Copart Annual Data
Trend Jul14 Jul15 Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5,056.87 10,219.27 14,803.08 21,238.79 24,911.91

Copart 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 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 23,339.47 24,320.82 24,911.91 27,914.92 28,749.03

Copart 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.


Copart  (BSP:C1PR34) 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.


Copart (BSP:C1PR34) Business Description

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14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300, Dallas, TX, USA, 75254
Based in Dallas, Copart operates an online salvage vehicle auction with operations in 11 countries across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, facilitating over 3.5 million transactions annually. The company utilizes its virtual bidding platform, VB3, to connect vehicle sellers with over 750,000 registered buyers around the world. Buyers primarily consist of vehicle dismantlers, rebuilders, individuals and used vehicle retailers. About 80% of Copart's vehicle volume is supplied by auto insurance companies holding vehicles deemed a total loss. Copart also offers services such as vehicle transportation, storage, title transfer, and salvage value estimation. The company primarily operates on a consignment basis and collects fees based on the vehicle's final selling price.

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