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HUTN (HUTN) Retained Earnings : $-16.65 Mil (As of Sep. 2018)


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What is HUTN Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. HUTN's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2018 was $-16.65 Mil.

HUTN's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2018 ($-12.75 Mil) to Jun. 2018 ($-14.62 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2018 ($-14.62 Mil) to Sep. 2018 ($-16.65 Mil).

HUTN's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2014 ($-0.09 Mil) to Dec. 2015 ($-1.22 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2015 ($-1.22 Mil) to Dec. 2016 ($-2.73 Mil).


HUTN Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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HUTN Retained Earnings Chart

HUTN Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16
Retained Earnings
0.04 0.04 -0.09 -1.22 -2.73

HUTN Quarterly Data
Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Jun17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.73 -5.07 -12.75 -14.62 -16.65

HUTN 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.


HUTN  (OTCPK:HUTN) 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.


HUTN (HUTN) Business Description

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HUTN Inc is a non-operating holding company engages in the provision of B2C internet services. It sells and distribute their products and services to consumers through the internet and generates revenue from the subscription services.

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