Gray Television (Gray Television) Retained Earnings

: $1,084 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Gray Television's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $1,084 Mil.

Gray Television's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($1,175 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($1,114 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2023 ($1,114 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($1,084 Mil).

Gray Television's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($869 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($1,242 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2022 ($1,242 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($1,084 Mil).

Gray Television Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Gray Television Annual Data

Trend

Dec14

Dec15

Dec16

Dec17

Dec18

Dec19

Dec20

Dec21

Dec22

Dec23

Retained Earnings

504.00

862.00

869.00

1,242.00

1,084.00

Gray Television Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings																1,242.00	1,191.00	1,175.00	1,114.00	1,084.00

Gray Television 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.

Gray Television (NYSE:GTN) 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.

Gray Television (Gray Television) Business Description

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Address

4370 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30319

Website

https://www.gray.tv

Gray Television Inc is a television broadcast company. The company is engaged in owning and operating television stations. It also owns video program production, marketing, and digital business. The company has two segments namely, Broadcasting and Production companies. It generates revenue maximum revenue from the Broadcasting segment.

Executives

Richard Lee Boger	director
T L Elder	director	5087 PINE BARK CIRCLE, DUNWOODY GA 30338
Robin Robinson Howell	director	3656 TUXEDO ROAD NW, ATLANTA GA 30305
Howell Hilton H Jr	director, officer: Chairman, President & CEO	4370 PEACHTREE ROAD, N.E., ATLANTA GA 30319
Sandra Breland Mcnamara	officer: Executive Vice President, COO	4370 PEACHTREE ROAD, NE, ATLANTA GA 30319
Harriett J Robinson	director
Paul Mctear	director	1451 WEST CYPRESS CREEK ROAD, SUITE 300, FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33309
D Patrick Laplatney	director	1451 WEST CYPRUS CREEK ROAD, SUITE 300, FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33309
Cowart Jackson S Iv	officer: Chief Accounting Officer	126 N WASHINGTON STREET, ALBANY GA 31701
James C Ryan	officer: EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Lorri Mcclain	director	4370 PEACHTREE ROAD, NE, ATLANTA GA 30319
Robert Lawrence Smith	officer: SVP & COO	4370 PEACHTREE ROAD NE, SUITE 400, ATLANTA GA 30319
Kevin Paul Latek	officer: EVP Chief L & D Officer	4370 PEACHTREE ROAD, NE, ATLANTA GA 30319
Spainhour Sterling A Jr.	director	4370 PEACHTREE ROAD, NE, ATLANTA GA 30319
Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Co	10 percent owner	4370 PEACHTREE ROAD NE, ATLANTA GA 30319