Forrester Research (NAS:FORR) Retained Earnings

: $174.6 Mil (As of Dec. 2022)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Forrester Research's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022 was $174.6 Mil.

Forrester Research's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2022 ($170.8 Mil) to Sep. 2022 ($176.3 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2022 ($176.3 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($174.6 Mil).

Forrester Research's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2020 ($128.0 Mil) to Dec. 2021 ($152.8 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2021 ($152.8 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($174.6 Mil).

Forrester Research Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Forrester Research Annual Data

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Dec22

Retained Earnings

127.72

118.15

127.98

152.83

174.63

Forrester Research Quarterly Data
	Mar18	Jun18	Sep18	Dec18	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22
Retained Earnings																152.83	156.97	170.85	176.26	174.63

Forrester Research 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.

Forrester Research (NAS:FORR) 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.

Forrester Research (NAS:FORR) Business Description

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Forrester Research Inc is a United States-based company that provides independent research, data, and advisory services. It operates through the following segments: The Research segment develops and delivers research, connect, and analytics products; The consulting segment includes the revenues and the related costs of the company's consulting organization, and the Events segment is engaged in developing and hosting in-person and virtual events.

Executives

Roy Sarah Le	officer: Chief People Officer	C/O FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC., 60 ACORN PARK DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE MA 02140
Warren N Romine	director	7325 16TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON DC 20012
Sharyn Leaver	officer: Chief Research Officer	C/O FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC., 60 ACORN PARK DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE MA 02140
Alicia Lee	officer: Chief Consulting Officer	C/O FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC., 60 ACORN PARK DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE MA 02140
Nathaniel Swan	officer: Chief Sales Officer	C/O FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC., 60 ACORN PARK DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE MA 02140
George F Colony	director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman & CEO	C/O FORRESTER RESEARCH INC, 1033 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CAMBRIDGE MA 02138
Leo Christian Finn	officer: Chief Financial Officer	C/O FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC., 60 ACORN PARK DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE MA 02140
Michael Kasparian	officer: Chief Information Officer	C/O FORRESTER RESEARCH, 60 ACORN PARK DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE MA 02140
Shirley Macbeth	officer: Chief Marketing Officer	C/O FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC., 60 ACORN PARK DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE MA 02140
Sherri Kottmann	officer: Chief People Officer	C/O FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC., 60 ACORN PARK DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE MA 02140
Carrie Johnson	officer: Chief Research Officer	C/O FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC., 60 ACORN PARK DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE MA 02140
Jean Birch	director	3050 SOFT HORIZON WAY, LAS VEGAS NV 89135
Kelley Hippler	officer: Chief Sales Officer	C/O FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC., 60 ACORN PARK DR., CAMBRIDGE MA 02140
Anthony J Friscia	director	C/O FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC., 60 ACORN PARK DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE MA 02140
Yvonne Wassenaar	director	C/O FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC., 60 ACORN PARK DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE MA 02140