NOV (NOV) Retained Earnings

: $-1,155 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. NOV's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-1,155 Mil.

NOV's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($-1,828 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($-1,734 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($-1,734 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-1,155 Mil).

NOV's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($-2,146 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-2,069 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($-2,069 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-1,155 Mil).

NOV Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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NOV Annual Data

Trend

Dec14

Dec15

Dec16

Dec17

Dec18

Dec19

Dec20

Dec21

Dec22

Dec23

Retained Earnings

690.00

-1,876.00

-2,146.00

-2,069.00

-1,155.00

NOV Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings																-2,069.00	-1,963.00	-1,828.00	-1,734.00	-1,155.00

NOV 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.

NOV (NYSE:NOV) 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.

NOV (NOV) Business Description

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Address

10353 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX, USA, 77042-4103

Website

https://www.nov.com

NOV (formerly National Oilwell Varco) is a leading supplier of oil and gas drilling rig equipment and products, such as downhole tools, drill pipe, and well casing. The company operates on a global scale, with international markets contributing more than 60% of its annual revenue.

Executives

Eric L Mattson	director	C/O REX ENERGY CORP, 366 WALKER DRIVE, STATE COLLEGE PA 16801
Christy Lynn Novak	officer: VP, Corp. Controller, CAO	C/O NOV INC., 7909 PARKWOOD CIRCLE DR., HOUSTON TX 77036
Kirk M. Shelton	officer: Pres. - Compl. and Prod. Sol.	C/O NOV INC., 7909 PARKWOOD CIRCLE DRIVE, HOUSTON TX 77036
Isaac H. Joseph	officer: See Remarks	C/O NOV INC., 7909 PARKWOOD CIRCLE DRIVE, HOUSTON TX 77036
David D Harrison	director	5500 WAYZATA BLVD., SUITE 800, GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55416
Greg L Armstrong	director
Robert S. Welborn	director	C/O NOV INC., 7909 PARKWOOD CIRCLE DR., HOUSTON TX 77036
Scott K. Duff	officer: VP Cntrlr Chf Acctg Offcr	7909 PARKWOOD CIRCLE DRIVE, HOUSTON TX 77036-6565
Jose A Bayardo	officer: Senior VP and CFO	11700 OLD KATY ROAD SUITE 300, HOUSTON TX 77079
Joseph W Rovig	officer: See Remarks	7909 PARKWOOD CIRCLE DRIVE, HOUSTON TX 77036-6565
Clay C Williams	director, officer: Chairman, President and CEO
Craig L. Weinstock	officer: Sr. VP. & Gen. Counsel	7909 PARKWOOD CIRCLE DRIVE, HOUSTON TX 77036-6565
Melody B Meyer	director	1 NORTH WAUKEGAN ROAD, NORTH CHICAGO IL 60064
James T Hackett	director	C/O FLUOR CORPORATION, 6700 LAS COLINAS BLVD, IRVING TX 75039
Marcela E Donadio	director	7909 PARKWOOD CIRCLE DRIVE, HOUSTON TX 77036-6565