Quad/Graphics (Quad/Graphics) Retained Earnings : $-574 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Quad/Graphics's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-574 Mil.

Quad/Graphics's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($-549 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($-552 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2023 ($-552 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-574 Mil).

Quad/Graphics's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($-528 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-519 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2022 ($-519 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-574 Mil).

Quad/Graphics Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Quad/Graphics's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Quad/Graphics Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-423.50

-566.00

-527.80

-518.50

-573.90

Quad/Graphics Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-518.50	-543.10	-549.20	-551.90	-573.90

Quad/Graphics 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.

Quad/Graphics (NYSE:QUAD) 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.

Quad/Graphics (Quad/Graphics) Business Description

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Address

N61 W23044 Harry's Way, Sussex, WI, USA, 53089-3995

Website

https://www.quad.com

Quad/Graphics Inc provides print and marketing services to help customers market their products, services, and contents. The company primarily operates in the commercial segment of the printing industry. It operates through three divisions. The United States print and related services segment consists of the company's American operations. Besides the complete set of print and marketing solutions, this segment also manufactures ink. The international segment includes the company's printing business in Europe and Latin America. The corporate segment is engaged in the general and administrative activities as well as associated costs. The company almost generates all its revenue from the American domestic market.

Executives

Melanie Arlene Huet	director	6655 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY ROAD, ATLANTA GA 30328
Robert H Quadracci	officer: Chief Human Resources Officer	C/O QUAD/GRAPHICS INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Anthony Staniak	officer: Chief Financial Officer	QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089-3995
Beth-ann Eason	director	C/O QUAD/GRAPHICS INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Dana B. Gruen	officer: General Counsel & Corp Sec	C/O QUAD/GRAPHICS INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Donald M Mckenna	officer: EVP, Chief Administrative ofcr	C/O QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Joshua J Golden	officer: Chief Marketing Officer	C/O QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
J Joel Quadracci	director, officer: Chairman, Pres & CEO	QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Julie A Currie	officer: EVP and Chief Revenue Officer	N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
John S Shiely	director	770 NORTH WATER ST, MILWAUKEE WI 53202
Christopher B Harned	director	C/O THE CYPRESS GROUP, 65 EAST 55TH ST, 28TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Thomas J Frankowski	officer: Chief Operating Officer	QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Kelly A Vanderboom	officer: EVP & Treasurer	QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Jennifer J. Kent	officer: EVP of Admin. & Gen. Counsel	QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089-3995
David J Honan	officer: EVP & CFO	QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089