CIT Group (CIT Group) Retained Earnings : $2,011 Mil (As of Sep. 2021)

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What is CIT Group Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. CIT Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2021 was $2,011 Mil.

CIT Group's quarterly retained earnings increased from Mar. 2021 ($1,695 Mil) to Jun. 2021 ($1,874 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2021 ($1,874 Mil) to Sep. 2021 ($2,011 Mil).

CIT Group's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2018 ($1,924 Mil) to Dec. 2019 ($2,308 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2019 ($2,308 Mil) to Dec. 2020 ($1,428 Mil).

CIT Group Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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CIT Group Retained Earnings Chart

CIT Group Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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1,553.00

1,906.50

1,924.40

2,307.60

1,428.30

CIT Group Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1,467.10	1,428.30	1,694.50	1,873.70	2,011.00

CIT Group 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.

CIT Group (NYSE:CIT) 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.

CIT Group (CIT Group) Business Description

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11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, USA, 10036

Website

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CIT Group Inc is a banking holding company and a financial holding company operating primarily in North America. It provides financing, leasing, and advisory services primarily to middle-market companies in a diverse group of industries. The company's banking subsidiary mostly operates in Southern California and offers both commercial and retail banking services. The company sources its commercial lending business through direct marketing to customers, vendors, and distributors, among other parties. The company generates revenue by earning interest on loans and investments, as well as commission, fees, and rental income on leased equipment and other financial services. The company also syndicates and sells finance receivables.

Executives

John J. Fawcett	officer: EVP and Chief Financial Office	C/O CIT GROUP INC., 1 CIT DRIVE, LIVINGSTON NJ 07039
Wahida Plummer	officer: EVP & Chief Risk Officer	C/O CIT GROUP INC. 1 CIT DRIVE, #3251-9 LIVINGSTON NJ 07039
Marisa Harney	officer: EVP & Chief Credit Officer	C/O CIT GROUP INC., 1 CIT DRIVE, #3251-9, LIVINGSTON NJ 07039
Steve Solk	officer: President, Consumer Banking	C/O CIT GROUP INC., ATTN GENERAL COUNSEL 1 CIT DRIVE LIVINGSTON NJ 07039
Sheila A Stamps	director	C/O CIT GROUP, 1 CIT DRIVE, ATTN: GENERAL COUNSEL, LIVINGSTON NJ 07039
Michael L. Brosnan	director	C/O CIT GROUP INC. - GENERAL COUNSEL 1 CIT DRIVE LIVINGSTON NJ 07039
Gina M. Proia	officer: EVP & Head of Marketing	C/O CIT GROUP INC., ATTN GENERAL COUNSEL 1 CIT DRIVE LIVINGSTON NJ 07039
Denise M. Menelly	officer: EVP, Head of Technology & Ops	C/O CIT GROUP INC., 1 CIT DRIVE LIVINGSTON NJ 07039
Edward K Sperling	officer: EVP & Controller	C/O CIT GROUP, 1 CIT DRIVE, #3251-9 LIVINGSTON NJ 07039
Ellen R Alemany	director, officer: Chair & CEO	ONE ADP BOULEVARD, ROSELAND NJ 07068
James J Duffy	officer: EVP & Chief HR Officer	C/O CIT GROUP, 11 WEST 42ND ST. NEW YORK NY 10036
Gerald Rosenfeld	director	C/O CIT GROUP INC., 1 CIT DRIVE, #3251-9, LIVINGSTON NJ 07039
David Harnisch	officer: Pres., Commercial Finance	C/O CIT GROUP, 1 CIT DRIVE LIVINGSTON NJ 07039
Alan L Frank	director	C/O CIT GROUP, 1 CIT DRIVE, #3251-9 LIVINGSTON NJ 07039
John R Ryan	director