Oil-Dri of America (Oil-Dri of America) Retained Earnings

: $220.0 Mil (As of Jan. 2024)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Oil-Dri of America's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was $220.0 Mil.

Oil-Dri of America's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jul. 2023 ($200.8 Mil) to Oct. 2023 ($209.6 Mil) and increased from Oct. 2023 ($209.6 Mil) to Jan. 2024 ($220.0 Mil).

Oil-Dri of America's annual retained earnings declined from Jul. 2021 ($180.4 Mil) to Jul. 2022 ($178.8 Mil) but then increased from Jul. 2022 ($178.8 Mil) to Jul. 2023 ($200.8 Mil).

Oil-Dri of America Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Oil-Dri of America's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Oil-Dri of America Annual Data

Trend

Jul14

Jul15

Jul16

Jul17

Jul18

Jul19

Jul20

Jul21

Jul22

Jul23

Retained Earnings

164.76

176.58

180.44

178.75

200.80

Oil-Dri of America Quarterly Data
	Apr19	Jul19	Oct19	Jan20	Apr20	Jul20	Oct20	Jan21	Apr21	Jul21	Oct21	Jan22	Apr22	Jul22	Oct22	Jan23	Apr23	Jul23	Oct23	Jan24
Retained Earnings																184.13	190.80	200.80	209.59	220.00

Oil-Dri of America 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.

Oil-Dri of America (NYSE:ODC) 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.

Oil-Dri of America (Oil-Dri of America) Business Description

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Address

410 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 400, Chicago, IL, USA, 60611-4213

Website

http://www.oildri.com

Oil-Dri Corp of America develops, manufactures, and markets sorbent products made predominantly from clay. Its absorbent offerings, which draw liquid up, include cat litter, floor products, toxin control substances for livestock, and agricultural chemical carriers. The company has two segments based on the different characteristics of two primary customer groups namely Retail and Wholesale Products Group and Business to Business Products Group. The company's products are sold under various brands such as Cat's Pride, Jonny Cat, Amlan, Agsorb, Verge, Pure-Flo, and Ultra-Clear.

Executives

Aaron Christiansen	officer: VP, Manufacturing - CPG	410 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO IL 60611
Allan H Selig	director
Patricia J Schmeda	director	3400 NORTH WOLF ROAD, FRANKLIN PARK IL 60131
Patrick James Walsh	officer: VP, Human Resources	410 N. MICHIGAN AVENUE, SUITE 400, CHICAGO IL 60611
Christopher B Lamson	officer: Group VP of Retail & Wholesale	410 N. MICHIGAN AVENUE, SUITE 400, CHICAGO IL 60611
Amy Ryan	director	410 N. MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO IL 60611
Daniel S Jaffee	director, officer: President and CEO
Matthew Daley	officer: VP, Corporate Controller	410 N. MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO IL 60611
Jessica D Moskowitz	officer: Vice President	410 N. MICHIGAN AVENUE, SUITE 400, CHICAGO IL 60611
Paul Hindsley	director	410 N. MICHIGAN AVE., CHICAGO IL 60611
Molly Vandenheuvel	officer: Chief Operating Officer	410 N. MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO IL 60611
Mary Beth Sullivan	officer: VP, Human Resources	410 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, SUITE 400, CHICAGO IL 60611
Susan M Kreh	officer: Chief Financial Officer	18400 PLEASANT STREET, BROOKFIELD WI 53045
J Steven Cole	director	C/O COLE & ASSOCIATES, 633 SKOKIE BLVD, NORTHBROOK IL 60062
Ellen-blair Chube	director	150 N. RIVERSIDE PLAZA, CHICAGO IL 60606