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COP (ConocoPhillips) Retained Earnings : $66,721 Mil (As of Mar. 2025)


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What is ConocoPhillips Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. ConocoPhillips's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was $66,721 Mil.

ConocoPhillips's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2024 ($63,459 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($64,869 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($64,869 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($66,721 Mil).

ConocoPhillips's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 ($53,029 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($59,268 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2023 ($59,268 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($64,869 Mil).


ConocoPhillips Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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ConocoPhillips Retained Earnings Chart

ConocoPhillips Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 35,213.00 40,674.00 53,029.00 59,268.00 64,869.00

ConocoPhillips Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 60,895.00 62,309.00 63,459.00 64,869.00 66,721.00

ConocoPhillips 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.


ConocoPhillips  (NYSE:COP) 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.


ConocoPhillips Business Description

Address
925 North Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX, USA, 77079
ConocoPhillips is a US-based independent exploration and production firm. In 2023, it produced 1.2 million barrels per day of oil and natural gas liquids and 3.1 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas, primarily from Alaska and the Lower 48 in the United States and Norway in Europe and several countries in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Proven reserves at year-end 2023 were 6.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent.
Executives
Arjun N Murti director SHIPPING & RECEIVING CENTER, 16930 PARK ROW DR., HOUSTON TX 77084
R A Walker director 1201 LAKE ROBBINS DRIVE, THE WOODLANDS TX 77380
Timothy A Leach director, officer: Executive Vice President 7220 MEADOW ROAD, DALLAS TX 75230
Nicholas G Olds officer: Senior Vice President SHIPPING & RECEIVING CENTER, 16930 PARK ROW DR., HOUSTON TX 77084
Ryan Michael Lance officer: Senior Vice President SHIPPING & RECEIVING CENTER, 16930 PARK ROW DR., HOUSTON TX 77084
Bullock William L. Jr. officer: President SHIPPING & RECEIVING CENTER, 16930 PARK ROW DR., HOUSTON TX 77084
Christopher P. Delk officer: Vice President, Controller SHIPPING & RECEIVING CENTER, 16930 PARK ROW DR., HOUSTON TX 77084
Dominic E. Macklon officer: President SHIPPING & RECEIVING CENTER, 16930 PARK ROW DR., HOUSTON TX 77084
Heather G Sirdashney officer: Vice President SHIPPING & RECEIVING CENTER, 16930 PARK ROW DR., HOUSTON TX 77084
Andrew D Lundquist officer: SVP 5205 N O'CONNOR BLVD, SUITE 200, IRVING TX 75039
Sharmila Mulligan director SHIPPING & RECEIVING CENTER, 16930 PARK ROW DR., HOUSTON TX 77084
C William Giraud officer: Senior Vice President SHIPPING & RECEIVING CENTER, 16930 PARK ROW DR., HOUSTON TX 77084
Kirk L. Johnson officer: Senior Vice President SHIPPING & RECEIVING CENTER, 16930 PARK ROW DR., HOUSTON TX 77084
Caroline Maury Devine director ATLANTIC COAST AIRLINES INC, 45200 BUSINESS COURT, DULLES VA 20166
Kelly Brunetti Rose officer: SVP & General Counsel SHIPPING & RECEIVING CENTER, 16930 PARK ROW DR., HOUSTON TX 77084