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BRF (BUE:BRFS) Retained Earnings : ARS0 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is BRF Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. BRF's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was ARS0 Mil.

BRF's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 (ARS-235,169 Mil) to Sep. 2023 (ARS-364,427 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2023 (ARS-364,427 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (ARS0 Mil).

BRF's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 (ARS-38,079 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (ARS-75,527 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 (ARS-75,527 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (ARS0 Mil).


BRF Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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BRF Retained Earnings Chart

BRF 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 -60,172.81 -41,032.91 -38,079.17 -75,526.97 -

BRF Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 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 -75,526.97 -128,843.75 -235,169.05 -364,427.44 -

BRF 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.


BRF  (BUE:BRFS) 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.


BRF (BUE:BRFS) Business Description

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Avenida das Nacoes Unidas, 8501 – 1st Floor, Pinheiros, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 05425-070
BRF SA is an international producer of fresh and frozen protein foods. The firm's segments are In natura (poultry, pork, bovine, and other), Processed foods, and Other sales. The product portfolio includes marinated, frozen, whole and cut meat, specialty meats, portioned products, and frozen prepared entrees. The company also offers margarine, sweet specialties, sandwiches, mayonnaise, and animal feed. Its most well-known brands are Sadia, Chester, Perdix, Paty, Perdigao, and Qualy. Internationally, the portfolio's leading brand is Sadia, which is present in multiple categories in Middle Eastern countries. Geographically, sales are distributed evenly between Brazil and international markets.

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