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BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust) Retained Earnings : $-41.2 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-41.2 Mil.

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 ($-300.2 Mil) to Jun. 2023 ($-160.3 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2023 ($-160.3 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-41.2 Mil).

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($73.4 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-300.2 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 ($-300.2 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-41.2 Mil).

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust Retained Earnings Chart

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
73.42 -300.20 -41.22

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23
Retained Earnings 73.42 -328.35 -300.20 -160.27 -41.22

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust 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.

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust  (NYSE:ECAT) 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.

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust) Business Description

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Address
100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19809
Website
https://www.blackrock.com
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Trust's investment objectives are to provide total return and income through a combination of current income, current gains, and long-term capital appreciation.
Executives
Saba Capital Management, L.p. 10 percent owner 405 LEXINGTON AVENUE, 58TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10174
Richard M Rieder other: Portfolio Manager 55 EAST 52ND STREET, NEW YORK NY 10055
Arthur Philip Steinmetz director 50 HUDSON YARDS, NEW YORK NY 10001
Aaron David Wasserman officer: Chief Compliance Officer 50 HUDSON YARDS, NEW YORK NY 10001
Boaz Weinstein 10 percent owner 405 LEXINGTON AVENUE, 58TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10174
David William Clayton other: Portfolio Manager 55 EAST 52ND STREET, NEW YORK NY 10055
Robert W Fairbairn director 55 EAST 52ND STREET, NEW YORK NY 10055
John Perlowski director, officer: President and CEO 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY, WILMINGTON DE 19809
Jonathan Diorio officer: Vice President 55 EAST 52ND STREET, NEW YORK NY 10055
Stayce D. Harris director 1999 S. BASCOM AVE., SUITE 700, CAMPBELL CA 95008
Russell Jared Koesterich other: Portfolio Manager 55 EAST 52ND STREET, NEW YORK NY 10055
Katherine Ann Moore other: Portfolio Manager 55 EAST 52ND STREET, NEW YORK NY 10055
Blackrock (singapore) Ltd. other: Investment Adviser 40 EAST 52ND STREET, NEW YORK NY 10022
Blackrock Advisors Llc other: Investment Adviser 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY, WILMINGTON DE 19809
Trent Walker officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O PIMCO, 650 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660