Wells Fargo (Wells Fargo) Retained Earnings

: $201,136 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Wells Fargo's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $201,136 Mil.

Wells Fargo's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($195,164 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($199,287 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($199,287 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($201,136 Mil).

Wells Fargo's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($180,322 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($187,968 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($187,968 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($201,136 Mil).

Wells Fargo Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Wells Fargo Annual Data

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Dec23

Retained Earnings

166,697.00

162,683.00

180,322.00

187,968.00

201,136.00

Wells Fargo Quarterly Data
	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24
Retained Earnings																191,688.00	195,164.00	199,287.00	201,136.00	203,870.00

Wells Fargo 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.

Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) 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.

Wells Fargo (Wells Fargo) Business Description

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Address

420 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94104

Website

https://www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $1.9 trillion in balance sheet assets. The company has four primary segments: consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. It is almost entirely focused on the U.S.

Executives

Richard K Davis	director	800 NICOLLET MALL, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402
Thomas R Nides	officer: Vice Chairman	C/O WELLS FARGO & COMPANY, 420 MONTGOMERY STREET, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94104
Tracy M Kerrins	officer: Sr. Executive Vice President	300 S BREVARD STREET, CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Kyle G Hranicky	officer: Sr. Executive Vice President	1000 LOUISIANA STREET, HOUSTON TX 77002
Felicia F Norwood	director	120 MONUMENT CIRCLE, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
Kleber Santos	officer: Sr. Executive Vice President	1680 CAPITAL ONE DRIVE, MCLEAN VA 22102
Ellen R Patterson	officer: Sr. EVP and General Counsel	30 HUDSON YARDS, NEW YORK NY 10001
Kristy Fercho	officer: Sr. Executive Vice President	5151 CORPORATE DRIVE, TROY MI 48098
Cecelia Morken	director	26025 MUREAU ROAD, CALABASAS CA 91302
Beurden Saul Van	officer: Sr. Executive Vice President	150 EAST 42ND STREET, NEW YORK NY 10017
Bei Ling	officer: Sr. Executive Vice President	30 HUDSON YARDS, NEW YORK NY 10001
Ather Iii Williams	officer: Sr. Executive Vice President	30 HUDSON YARDS, NEW YORK NY 10001
Michael P. Santomassimo	officer: Sr. EVP & CFO	225 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK NY 10286
Mark A Chancy	director	303 PEACHTREE ST., 30TH FLOOR, ATLANTA GA 30308
Lester Owens	officer: Sr. Executive Vice President	240 GREENWICH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10286