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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Heartland Express's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was $1,043 Mil.
Heartland Express's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 ($1,057 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($1,060 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 ($1,060 Mil) to Mar. 2024 ($1,043 Mil).
Heartland Express's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($924 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($1,052 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($1,052 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($1,060 Mil).
The historical data trend for Heartland Express's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Heartland Express Annual Data | |||||||||||||||||||||
Trend | Dec14 | Dec15 | Dec16 | Dec17 | Dec18 | Dec19 | Dec20 | Dec21 | Dec22 | Dec23 | |||||||||||
Retained Earnings | Get a 7-Day Free Trial | 826.67 | 890.97 | 924.38 | 1,051.64 | 1,060.09 |
Heartland Express Quarterly Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jun19 | Sep19 | Dec19 | Mar20 | Jun20 | Sep20 | Dec20 | Mar21 | Jun21 | Sep21 | Dec21 | Mar22 | Jun22 | Sep22 | Dec22 | Mar23 | Jun23 | Sep23 | Dec23 | Mar24 | |
Retained Earnings | Get a 7-Day Free Trial | 1,062.67 | 1,068.86 | 1,056.58 | 1,060.09 | 1,043.40 |
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.
Heartland Express (NAS:HTLD) 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.
Michael J Gerdin | director, officer: PRESIDENT | 901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTY IA 52317 |
Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust | 10 percent owner, other: Co-Trustee of 10% Owner | 901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTY IA 52317 |
Michael John Sullivan | director | 901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTY IA 52317 |
Brenda M Lantz | director | 901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTY IA 52317 |
Todd A Smith | officer: President of Smith Transport | 901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTY IA 52317 |
Christopher Alan Strain | officer: Vice President/CFO/Treasurer | 901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTY IA 52317 |
Brenda S Neville | director | 901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTY IA 52317 |
David Paul Millis | director | 901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTY IA 52317 |
Jo Anne Borden | officer: VP of HR and Risk Management | 901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTY IA 52317 |
James G Pratt | director | 11 THE WOODS NE, IOWA CITY IA 52240 |
Angela K Janssen | other: Co-Trustee of 10% Owner | 901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTY IA 52317 |
Julie J Durr | other: Co-Trustee of 10% Owner | 901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTY IA 52317 |
Larry J. Gordon | director | 901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTY IA 52317 |
Kent Daryl Rigdon | officer: Vice President of Sales | 901 NORTH KANSAS AVENUE, NORTH LIBERTY IA 52317 |
Tahira K Hira | director | 901 N KANSAS AVE, NORTH LIBERTY IA 52317 |
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