AT&T (T) Retained Earnings : $-5,015 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is AT&T Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. AT&T's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-5,015 Mil.

AT&T's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($-10,698 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($-7,203 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($-7,203 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-5,015 Mil).

AT&T's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($42,350 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-19,415 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 ($-19,415 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-5,015 Mil).

AT&T Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for AT&T's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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AT&T Retained Earnings Chart

AT&T Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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57,936.00

37,457.00

42,350.00

-19,415.00

-5,015.00

AT&T Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-19,415.00	-15,187.00	-10,698.00	-7,203.00	-5,015.00

AT&T 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.

AT&T (NYSE:T) 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.

AT&T (T) Business Description

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208 S. Akard Street, Dallas, TX, USA, 75202

Website

https://www.att.com

The wireless business contributes about two thirds of AT&T's revenue following the spinoff of Warner Media. The firm is the third-largest U.S. wireless carrier, connecting 70 million postpaid and 18 million prepaid phone customers. Fixed-line enterprise services, which account for about 18% of revenue, include internet access, private networking, security, voice, and wholesale network capacity. Residential fixed-line services, about 11% of revenue, primarily consist of broadband internet access service. AT&T also has a sizable presence in Mexico, serving 22 million customers, but this business only accounts for 3% of revenue. The firm still holds a 70% equity stake in satellite television provider DirecTV but does not consolidate this business in its financial statements.

Executives

Sanders S Sabrina	officer: SVP-ChiefActngOfcr&Controller	208 S. AKARD ST., 29TH FLOOR, DALLAS TX 75202
Debra L. Dial	officer: SVP-ChiefActngOfcr&Controller	208 S. AKARD, 29TH FLOOR, DALLAS TX 75202
Jeremy Alan Legg	officer: Chief Technology Officer	208 S. AKARD STREET, DALLAS TX 75202
Kenny Kellyn Smith	officer: Chief Marketing & Growth Ofcr	208 S. AKARD ST, 29TH FLOOR, DALLAS TX 75202
Edward W Gillespie	officer: SrEVP-Ext & Legal Affairs	208 S. AKARD, DALLAS TX 75202
Angela Santone	officer: Sr. Exec VP-Human Resources	208 S. AKARD ST, DALLAS TX 75202
Jeffery S. Mcelfresh	officer: CEO, AT&T Communications, LLC	208 S. AKARD, 29TH FLOOR, DALLAS TX 75202
Mcatee David R Ii	officer: Sr. Exec. VP and Gen. Counsel	208 S. AKARD, 29TH FLOOR, DALLAS TX 75202
David S. Huntley	officer: SEVP&Chief Compliance Officer	208 S. AKARD, ROOM 2900;07, DALLAS TX 75202
Lori M Lee	officer: CEO-AT&T LatAm&GlobalMktgOfcr	208 S. AKARD ST., 29TH FLOOR, DALLAS TX 75202
Pascal Desroches	officer: Sr. Exec VP and CFO	AT&T INC., 208 S AKARD STREET, DALLAS TX 75202
Stephen J Luczo	director
Luis A Ubinas	director	209 REDWOOD SHORES PARKWAY, REDWOOD CITY CA 94065-1175
John T Stankey	officer: Sr. Exec. VP and CIO	208 S. AKARD ST., 29TH FLOOR, DALLAS TX 75202
Jason Kilar	officer: CEO, Warner Media, LLC	208 S. AKARD ST, DALLAS TX 75202