Dow (DOW) Retained Earnings

: $21,774 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Dow's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $21,774 Mil.

Dow's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($22,570 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($22,376 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2023 ($22,376 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($21,774 Mil).

Dow's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($20,623 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($23,180 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2022 ($23,180 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($21,774 Mil).

Dow Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Dow Annual Data

Trend

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Dec21

Dec22

Dec23

Retained Earnings

17,045.00

16,361.00

20,623.00

23,180.00

21,774.00

Dow Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings																23,180.00	22,584.00	22,570.00	22,376.00	21,774.00

Dow 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.

Dow (NYSE:DOW) 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.

Dow (DOW) Business Description

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Address

2211 H.H. Dow Way, Midland, MI, USA, 48674

Website

https://www.dow.com

Dow Chemical is a diversified global chemicals producer, formed in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. The firm is a leading producer of several chemicals, including polyethylene, ethylene oxide, and silicone rubber. Its products have numerous applications in both consumer and industrial end markets.

Executives

Richard K Davis	director	800 NICOLLET MALL, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402
Jeffrey L. Tate	officer: Chief Financial Officer	2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674
Debra L. Dial	director	208 S. AKARD, 29TH FLOOR, DALLAS TX 75202
Lisa Bryant	officer: Chief Human Resources Officer	2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674
Howard I Ungerleider	officer: President and CFO	2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674
Jerri Devard	director	120 E 87TH STREET, #P6A, NEW YORK NY 10128
Jacqueline C. Hinman	director	9191 SOUTH JAMAICA STREET, ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
James R Fitterling	officer: Chief Executive Officer	2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674
Moreno Mejia Luis Alberto	director	C/O DOW INC., 2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674
John Maurice Sampson	officer: Senior Vice President	C/O DOW INC., 2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674
Peter Holicki	officer: Senior Vice President	2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674
Banister Gaurdie E. Jr.	director	2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674
Diego Donoso	officer: President, Pkg & Spec Plastics	2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674
Jack Broodo	officer: President, Feedstocks & Energy	2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48640
Jane Palmieri	officer: President, Ind Interm & Infras	2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674