World Kinect (World Kinect) Retained Earnings

: $1,982 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. World Kinect's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $1,982 Mil.

World Kinect's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($1,998 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($2,025 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2023 ($2,025 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($1,982 Mil).

World Kinect's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($1,881 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($1,963 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($1,963 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($1,982 Mil).

World Kinect Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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World Kinect Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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1,761.30

1,836.70

1,880.60

1,962.50

1,981.60

World Kinect Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1,962.50	1,976.70	1,998.20	2,024.80	1,981.60

World Kinect 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.

World Kinect (NYSE:WKC) 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.

World Kinect (World Kinect) Business Description

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9800 Northwest 41st Street, Miami, FL, USA, 33178

Website

https://www.world-kinect.com

World Kinect Corp is a global energy management company involved in providing supply fulfillment, energy procurement advisory services, and transaction and payment management solutions to commercial and industrial customers worldwide. It sells and delivers liquid fuels, natural gas, electricity, renewable energy, and other sustainability solutions.

Executives

Jill Smart	director	C/O ACCENTURE, 161 N. CLARK STREET, CHICAGO IL 60601
Ken Bakshi	director	63 STONEBRIDGE ROAD, MONTCLAIR NJ 07042
Michael Crosby	officer: EVP, Global Land	9800 N.W. 41ST STREET, MIAMI FL 33178
Jose-miguel Tejada	officer: SVP, Chief Accounting Officer	C/O WORLD FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION, 9800 NW 41ST STREET, MIAMI FL 33178
John L Manley	director	15211 MEDICI WAY, NAPLES FL 34110
John Peter Rau	officer: EVP, Global Aviation & Marine	9800 N.W. 41ST STREET, MIAMI FL 33178
Robert Alexander Lake	officer: EVP, Chf. Legal Officer, CoSec	C/O WORLD FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION, 9800 N.W. 41ST STREET, MIAMI FL 33178
Jorge L. Benitez	director	5201 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, SUITE 250, MIAMI FL 33126
Paul H Stebbins	director, officer: Chairman and CEO	C/O WORLD FUEL SERVICES CORP, 9800 N.W. 41ST STREET, SUITE 400, MIAMI FL 33178
Sharda Cherwoo	director	160 WEST 66TH STREET, APT. 45F, NEW YORK NY 10023
Michael J Kasbar	director, officer: President & COO	C/ O WORLD FUEL SERVICES CORP, 9800 N.W. 41ST STREET, SUITE 400, MIAMI FL 33178
Richard A Kassar	director	C/O WORLD FUEL SERVICES CORP., 9800 N.W. 41ST STREET, SUITE 400, MIAMI FL 33178
J Thomas Presby	director	198 KEELER ROAD, BRIDGEWATER CT 06752
Stephen K Roddenberry	director	C/O AKERMAN LLP, 98 SOUTHEAST SEVENTH STREET, MIAMI FL 33131
Jeffrey Paul Smith	officer: EVP and COO	C/O WORLD FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION, 9800 N.W. 41ST STREET, MIAMI FL 33178