FedEx (FDX) Retained Earnings : $37,174 Mil (As of Feb. 2024)

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What is FedEx Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. FedEx's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 was $37,174 Mil.

FedEx's quarterly retained earnings increased from Aug. 2023 ($36,021 Mil) to Nov. 2023 ($36,605 Mil) and increased from Nov. 2023 ($36,605 Mil) to Feb. 2024 ($37,174 Mil).

FedEx's annual retained earnings increased from May. 2021 ($29,817 Mil) to May. 2022 ($32,782 Mil) and increased from May. 2022 ($32,782 Mil) to May. 2023 ($35,259 Mil).

FedEx Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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FedEx Retained Earnings Chart

FedEx Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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24,648.00

25,216.00

29,817.00

32,782.00

35,259.00

FedEx Quarterly Data
	May19	Aug19	Nov19	Feb20	May20	Aug20	Nov20	Feb21	May21	Aug21	Nov21	Feb22	May22	Aug22	Nov22	Feb23	May23	Aug23	Nov23	Feb24
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															34,040.00	35,259.00	36,021.00	36,605.00	37,174.00

FedEx 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.

FedEx (NYSE:FDX) 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.

FedEx (FDX) Business Description

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942 South Shady Grove Road, Memphis, TN, USA, 38120

Website

https://www.fedex.com

FedEx pioneered overnight delivery in 1973 and remains the world's largest express package provider. In its fiscal 2023, which ended May 2023, FedEx derived 47% of revenue from its express division, 37% from ground, and 11% from freight, its asset-based less-than-truckload shipping segment. The remainder comes from other services, including FedEx Office, which provides document production/shipping, and FedEx Logistics, which provides global forwarding. FedEx acquired Dutch parcel delivery firm TNT Express in 2016. TNT was previously the fourth-largest global parcel delivery provider.

Executives

John W Dietrich	officer: EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFF
Amy B Lane	director	1626 EAST JEFFERSON ST, ROCKVILLE MD 20852
Erwin Guy M Ii	officer: STAFF VP INT PRIN ACCT OFFICER	942 S SHADY GROVE ROAD, MEMPHIS TN 38120
Jennifer L Johnson	officer: CVP PRIN ACCT OFFICER	942 S. SHADY GROVE ROAD, MEMPHIS TN 38120
Michael C. Lenz	officer: EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFF	942 S. SHADY GROVE ROAD, MEMPHIS TN 38120
Robert B Carter	officer: EVP CHIEF INFO OFFICER	942 S SHADY GROVE RD, MEMPHIS TN 38120
Tracy B Brightman	officer: EVP - Chief People Officer	942 S SHADY GROVE ROAD, MEMPHIS TN 38120
Stephen E Gorman	director	370 KNOLLWOOD STREET, SUITE 500, WINSTON SALEM NC 27103
Susan C Schwab	director	2101 VAN MUNCHING HALL, COLLEGE PARK MD 20742
Richard W Smith	officer: President/CEO FedEx Express	3610 HACKS CROSS ROAD, BUILDING A 3RD FLOOR, MEMPHIS TN 38125
Frederick W Smith	director, officer: CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD	942 S SHADY GROVE RD, MEMPHIS TN 38120
Brie Carere	officer: EVP/Chief Mkt & Comm Officer	942 S. SHADY GROVE ROAD, MEMPHIS TN 38120
David P Steiner	director	1001 FANNIN ST, STE 4000, HOUSTON TX 77002
R Brad Martin	director
Paul S Walsh	director	8 HENRIETTA PLACE, LONDON X0 94111