J. W. Mays (J. W. Mays) Retained Earnings : $48.78 Mil (As of Jan. 2024)

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What is J. W. Mays Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. J. W. Mays's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was $48.78 Mil.

J. W. Mays's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jul. 2023 ($49.07 Mil) to Oct. 2023 ($48.88 Mil) and declined from Oct. 2023 ($48.88 Mil) to Jan. 2024 ($48.78 Mil).

J. W. Mays's annual retained earnings declined from Jul. 2021 ($49.86 Mil) to Jul. 2022 ($49.15 Mil) and declined from Jul. 2022 ($49.15 Mil) to Jul. 2023 ($49.07 Mil).

J. W. Mays Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for J. W. Mays's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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J. W. Mays Retained Earnings Chart

J. W. Mays Annual Data

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50.37

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49.86

49.15

49.07

J. W. Mays Quarterly Data
	Apr19	Jul19	Oct19	Jan20	Apr20	Jul20	Oct20	Jan21	Apr21	Jul21	Oct21	Jan22	Apr22	Jul22	Oct22	Jan23	Apr23	Jul23	Oct23	Jan24
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															49.26	49.22	49.07	48.88	48.78

J. W. Mays 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.

J. W. Mays (NAS:MAYS) 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.

J. W. Mays (J. W. Mays) Business Description

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9 Bond Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA, 11201-5805

Website

https://www.jwmays.com

J. W. Mays Inc is a real estate company. It is engaged in the leasing of real estate and operates a number of commercial real estate properties in New York. The company leases its properties to retail, restaurant, commercial, and other tenants. Its properties are located in Brooklyn, Circleville, Fishkill, Jamaica, Levittown, and Massapequa.

Executives

Gailoyd Enterprises Corp.	10 percent owner	961 ROUTE 52, CARMEL NY 10512
Steven Gurney-goldman	director	C/O SOL GOLDMAN INVESTMENTS, LLC, 1185 SIXTH AVENUE - 10TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10036
Jane H Goldman	10 percent owner	ESTATE OF SOL GOLDMAN, 640 FIFTH ST THIRD FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10019
Louisa Little	10 percent owner	ESTATE OF SOL GOLDMAN, 640 FIFTH AVE THIRD FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10019
Allan H. Goldman	10 percent owner	640 FIFTH AVE, NEW YORK NY 10019
Lillian Goldman Marital Trust	10 percent owner	640 FIFTH AVE, NEW YORK NY 10019
Lloyd J Shulman	director, officer: Chairman, CEO, President	C/O J.W. MAYS, 9 BOND STREET, BROOKLYN NY 11201

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