H.B. Fuller Co (H.B. Fuller Co) Retained Earnings : $1,862 Mil (As of Feb. 2024)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. H.B. Fuller Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 was $1,862 Mil.

H.B. Fuller Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Aug. 2023 ($1,809 Mil) to Nov. 2023 ($1,843 Mil) and increased from Nov. 2023 ($1,843 Mil) to Feb. 2024 ($1,862 Mil).

H.B. Fuller Co's annual retained earnings increased from Nov. 2021 ($1,601 Mil) to Nov. 2022 ($1,741 Mil) and increased from Nov. 2022 ($1,741 Mil) to Nov. 2023 ($1,843 Mil).

H.B. Fuller Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for H.B. Fuller Co's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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H.B. Fuller Co Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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1,384.41

1,474.41

1,600.60

1,741.36

1,842.51

H.B. Fuller Co 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															1,752.94	1,782.22	1,808.69	1,842.51	1,862.25

H.B. Fuller Co 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.

H.B. Fuller Co (NYSE:FUL) 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.

H.B. Fuller Co (H.B. Fuller Co) Business Description

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Address

1200 Willow Lake Boulevard, P.O. Box 64683, Saint Paul, MN, USA, 55110-5101

Website

https://www.hbfuller.com

H.B. Fuller Co manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, and other chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three business units: constructions, engineering, and hygiene, health and consumable adhesives. It generates the most revenue from hygiene, health and consumable adhesives. This business manufactures and supplies adhesives products in the assembly, packaging, converting, nonwoven and hygiene, health and beauty, flexible packaging, graphic arts, and envelope markets. The company generates around half of its revenue in the United States, with the remainder spread across 35 countries. The company has put an emphasis on environmentally friendly products, aligning with a trend of environmental, social, and governance investing.

Executives

Gregory O. Ogunsanya	officer: Sr. VP, GC and Corp Secretary	1200 WILLOW LAKE BLVD., P.O. BOX 64683, ST. PAUL MN 55110
Traci L Jensen	officer: VP, Americas Adhesives	1200 WILLOW LAKE BOULEVARD, P.O. BOX 64683, ST. PAUL MN 55164-0683
Robert J Martsching	officer: VP, Corporate Controller	1200 WILLOW LAKE BLVD., P.O. BOX 64683, ST. PAUL MN 55110
Timothy J Keenan	officer: Gen'l Counsel, Corp Secretary	1200 WILLOW LAKE BOULEVARD, P.O. BOX 64683, ST. PAUL MN 55164-0683
Heather Campe	officer: VP, Asia Pacific	1200 WILLOW LAKE BLVD, P.O. BOX 64683, ST. PAUL MN 55110
Charles T Lauber	director	A. O. SMITH CORPORATION, 500 TENNESSEE WALTZ PARKWAY, ASHLAND CITY TN 37015
James J. East	officer: Senior Vice President, HHC	1200 WILLOW LAKE BLVD., P.O. BOX 64683, ST. PAUL MN 55110
James Owens	officer: Senior VP, North America	1200 WILLOW LAKE BOULEVARD, P.O. BOX 64683, ST. PAUL MN 55164-0683
Zhiwei Cai	officer: Sr.VP. Engineering Adhesives	1200 WILLOW LAKE BLVD., P.O. BOX 64683, ST. PAUL MN 55110
Nathan D. Weaver	officer: VP, Human Resources	1200 WILLOW LAKE BLVD., P.O. BOX 64683, ST. PAUL MN 55110
Srilata Zaheer	director	1200 WILLOW LAKE BLVD., P.O. BOX 64683, ST. PAUL MN 55110
Celeste Beeks Mastin	officer: Executive VP and COO	21 ERIE STREET, CAMBRIDGE MA 02139
Michael J Happe	director	P.O. BOX 152, FOREST CITY IA 50436
Rasmussen Trangsrud Teresa J	director	1200 WILLOW LAKE BLVD., P.O. BOX 64683, ST. PAUL MN 55110
Van Sant R William	director	PO BOX 1441, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55440-1441