Nordson (Nordson) Retained Earnings : $4,060 Mil (As of Jan. 2024)

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Nordson Retained Earnings Definition

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Nordson's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was $4,060 Mil.

Nordson's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jul. 2023 ($3,900 Mil) to Oct. 2023 ($3,989 Mil) and increased from Oct. 2023 ($3,989 Mil) to Jan. 2024 ($4,060 Mil).

Nordson's annual retained earnings increased from Oct. 2021 ($3,265 Mil) to Oct. 2022 ($3,652 Mil) and increased from Oct. 2022 ($3,652 Mil) to Oct. 2023 ($3,989 Mil).

Nordson Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Nordson Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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2,747.65

2,908.74

3,265.03

3,652.22

3,989.35

Nordson 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															3,719.28	3,809.58	3,900.38	3,989.35	4,060.07

Nordson 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.

Nordson (NAS:NDSN) 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.

Nordson (Nordson) Business Description

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Address

28601 Clemens Road, Westlake, OH, USA, 44145

Website

https://www.nordson.com

Nordson is a manufacturer of equipment (including pumps, valves, dispensers, applicators, filters, and pelletizers, among other equipment) used for dispensing adhesives, coatings, sealants, and other materials. The firm serves a diverse range of end markets including packaging, medical, electronics, and industrial. Nordson's business is organized into three segments: industrial precision solutions, medical and fluid solutions, and advanced technology solutions. The company generated approximately $2.6 billion in revenue in its fiscal 2023.

Executives

Srinivas Subramanian	officer: Executive Vice President	28601 CLEMENS ROAD, WESTLAKE OH 44145
Stephen Lovass	officer: Executive Vice President	C/O NORDSON CORPORATION, 28601 CLEMENS ROAD, WESTLAKE X1 44145
Joseph P Kelley	officer: EVP and CFO	6070 PARKLAND BLVD., MAYFIELD HEIGHTS OH 44124
Stephen F Shamrock	officer: Interim CFO	28601 CLEMENS ROAD, WESTLAKE OH 44145
Mary G Puma	director	AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC., 108 CHERRY HILL DRIVE, BEVERLY MA 01915
Jeffrey A Pembroke	officer: Executive Vice President	C/O NORDSON CORPORATION, 28601 CLEMENS ROAD, WESTLAKE OH 44145
Sarah Siddiqui	officer: EVP, CHRO	C/O NORDSON CORPORATION, 28601 CLEMENS ROAD, WESTLAKE OH 44145
Shelly Peet	officer: Executive Vice President	28601 CLEMENS ROAD, WESTLAKE OH 44145
Sundaram Nagarajan	director, officer: President and CEO	28601 CLEMENS ROAD, WESTLAKE OH 44145
Jennifer L Mcdonough	officer: EVP, GC, and Secretary	C/O NORDSON CORPORATION, 28601 CLEMENS ROAD, WESTLAKE OH 44145
Michael J Merriman	director	C/O RC2 CORPORATION, 1111 WEST 22ND STREET, SUITE 320, OAK BROOK IL 60523
Richey Victor L Jr	director	C/O ESCO TECHNOLOGIES, 9900 A CLAYTON ROAD, ST. LOUIS MO 63124
Frank M Jaehnert	director	C/O ITRON, INC., 2111 N MOLTER ROAD, LIBERTY LAKE WA 99019
Ginger M Jones	director	55 JEWELERS PARK DRIVE, NEENAH WI 54956
Jennifer A Parmentier	director	6035 PARKLAND BLVD, CLEVELAND OH 44124