Equifax (Equifax) Retained Earnings

: $5,609 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Equifax's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $5,609 Mil.

Equifax's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($5,411 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($5,525 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($5,525 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($5,609 Mil).

Equifax's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($4,752 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($5,256 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($5,256 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($5,609 Mil).

Equifax Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Equifax Annual Data

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Dec23

Retained Earnings

3,854.60

4,185.40

4,751.60

5,256.00

5,608.60

Equifax Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings																5,256.00	5,320.30	5,410.50	5,524.50	5,608.60

Equifax 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.

Equifax (NYSE:EFX) 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.

Equifax (Equifax) Business Description

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Address

1550 Peachtree Street N.W., Atlanta, GA, USA, 30309

Website

https://www.equifax.com

Along with Experian and TransUnion, Equifax is one of the leading credit bureaus in the United States. Equifax's credit reports provide credit histories on millions of consumers, and the firm's services are critical to lenders' credit decisions. In addition, about a third of the firm's revenue comes from workforce solutions, which provides income verification and employer human resources services. Equifax generates over 20% of its revenue from outside the United States.

Executives

Kelley John J Iii	officer: CVP & CLC	1550 PEACHTREE STREET, NW, ATLANTA GA 30309
Julia A Houston	officer: Chief Transformation Officer	1155 PERIMETER CENTER WEST, ATLANTA GA 30338
Rodolfo O Ploder	officer: Group Executive	C/O EQUIFAX INC., 1550 PEACHTREE STREET NW, ATLANTA GA 30309
Bryson R Koehler	officer: Chief Technology Officer	1550 PEACHTREE STREET NW, ATLANTA GA 30309
Mark W Begor	director, officer: CEO	181 METRO DRIVE, SAN JOSE CA 95110
Melissa D Goodwin	director	C/O WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION, 97 DARLING AVENUE, SOUTH PORTLAND ME 04106
Gamble John W Jr	officer: CVP & CFO	ONE LEXMARK CENTRE DR, 740 WEST NEW CIRCLE RD, LEXINGTON KY 40550
James M Griggs	officer: SVP & Corp Controller	1550 PEACHTREE STREET NW, ATLANTA GA 30309
Carla Chaney	officer: CVP & Chief HR Officer	5302 LAKE VIEW CLUB, DUNWOODY GA 30338
Todd Michael Horvath	officer: EVP, President USIS	EQUIFAX INC, 1550 PEACHTREE STREET NW, ATLANTA GA 30309
Karen Linn Fichuk	director	EQUIFAX INC., 1550 PEACHTREE STREET NW, ATLANTA GA 30309
Lisa M Nelson	officer: President-International	EQUIFAX INC., 1550 PEACHTREE STREET NW, ATLANTA GA 30309
Sid Singh	officer: President - USIS	1550 PEACHTREE STREET NW, ATLANTA GA 30309
Prasanna Dhore	officer: Chief Data & Analytics Officer	10375 PROFESSIONAL CIRCLE, RENO NV 89521
Audrey B Tillman	director	1932 WYNNTON RD, COLUMBUS GA 31999