Eaton (ETN) Retained Earnings

: $10,305 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Eaton's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $10,305 Mil.

Eaton's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($9,156 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($9,703 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($9,703 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($10,305 Mil).

Eaton's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($7,594 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($8,468 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($8,468 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($10,305 Mil).

Eaton Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Eaton Annual Data

Trend

Dec14

Dec15

Dec16

Dec17

Dec18

Dec19

Dec20

Dec21

Dec22

Dec23

Retained Earnings

8,170.00

6,794.00

7,594.00

8,468.00

10,305.00

Eaton Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings																8,468.00	8,757.00	9,156.00	9,703.00	10,305.00

Eaton 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.

Eaton (NYSE:ETN) 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.

Eaton (ETN) Business Description

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Address

30 Pembroke Road, Eaton House, Dublin, IRL, D04 Y0C2

Website

https://www.eaton.com

Eaton is a diversified power management company operating for over 100 years. The company operates through various segments, including electrical Americas, electrical global, aerospace, vehicle, and eMobility. Eaton's portfolio can broadly be divided into two halves. One part of its portfolio is housed under its industrial sector umbrella, which serves a large variety of end markets like commercial vehicles, general aviation, and trucks. The other portion is Eaton's electrical sector portfolio, which serves data centers, utilities, and the residential end market, among others. While the company receives favorable tax treatment with its Ireland domicile, most of its operations are in the U.S.

Executives

Sternadt Paulo Ruiz	officer: See remarks below	1000 EATON BLVD., CLEVELAND OH 44122
Thomas B Okray	officer: See Remarks below.	5008 AIRPORT ROAD NW, ROANOKE VA 24012
Szmagala Taras G. Jr.	officer: See remarks below	C/O EATON CORPORATION PLC, 1000 EATON BOULEVARD, CLEVELAND OH 44122
Craig Arnold	director, officer: See Remarks below.	EATON CENTER, 1111 SUPERIOR AVENUE, CLEVELAND OH 44114
Peter Denk	officer: See remarks below	C/O EATON CORPORATION PLC, 1000 EATON BLVD., CLEVELAND OH 44122
Heath B. Monesmith	officer: See Remarks below.	600 TRAVIS, SUITE 5600, HOUSTON TX 77002
Nandakumar Cheruvatath	officer: See Remarks below	1000EATON BLVD., CLEVELAND OH 44122
Michael Yelton	officer: See remarks below	C/O EATON CORPORATION PLC, 1000 EATON BLVD., CLEVELAND OH 44122
Joao V Faria	officer: See Remarks below.	1000 EATON BLVD., CLEVELAND OH 44122
Brian S Brickhouse	officer: See Remarks below.	1000 EATON BLVD., CLEVELAND OH 44122
Daniel Roy Hopgood	officer: See Remarks below.	2135 WEST MAPLE ROAD, TROY MI 48084-7186
Deborah L Mccoy	director	CONTINENTAL AIRLINES INC., 1600 SMITH ST. HQS FL, HOUSTON TX 77002
Boise April Miller	officer: See Remarks below.	C/O INTEL CORPORATION, 2200 MISSION COLLEGE BLVD, SANTA CLARA CA 95054
Christopher M Connor	director	THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO, 101 W. PROSPECT AVENUE, CLEVELAND OH 44115-1027
Dorothy C Thompson	director	1000 EATON BLVD., CLEVELAND OH 44122