ORBCOMM (ORBCOMM) Retained Earnings : $-263.1 Mil (As of Jun. 2021)

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What is ORBCOMM Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. ORBCOMM's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2021 was $-263.1 Mil.

ORBCOMM's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2020 ($-244.9 Mil) to Mar. 2021 ($-255.5 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2021 ($-255.5 Mil) to Jun. 2021 ($-263.1 Mil).

ORBCOMM's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2018 ($-192.5 Mil) to Dec. 2019 ($-210.9 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2019 ($-210.9 Mil) to Dec. 2020 ($-244.9 Mil).

ORBCOMM Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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ORBCOMM Retained Earnings Chart

ORBCOMM Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-104.95

-166.25

-192.51

-210.94

-244.88

ORBCOMM Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-224.59	-230.11	-244.88	-255.46	-263.11

ORBCOMM 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.

ORBCOMM (NAS:ORBC) 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.

ORBCOMM (ORBCOMM) Business Description

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395 W. Passaic Street, Suite 325, Rochelle Park, NJ, USA, 07662

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https://www.orbcomm.com

ORBCOMM Inc is a satellite communications company that primarily provides machine-to-machine communication, which is designed to track, monitor, and control fixed and mobile assets. The company operates in such markets as transportation and distribution, heavy equipment, industrial fixed assets, oil and gas, maritime, mining, and government. The company earns revenue across the United States, South America, Japan, and Europe, with the majority from the U.S. The company owns telecommunications infrastructure, specifically low Earth orbit satellites and accompanying ground infrastructure.

Executives

Karen O. Gould	director	C/O ORBCOMM INC. 395 W. PASSAIC STREET ROCHELLE PARK NJ 07662
Denise W. Gibson	director	140 SCHOOL STREET, LIBERTYVILLE IL 60048
Milcos Constantine	officer: EVP and CFO	C/O ORBCOMM, INC., 395 W. PASSAIC STREET SUITE 325 ROCHELLE PARK NJ 07662
Craig Malone	officer: EVP of Product Development	C/O ORBCOMM INC. 395 W PASSAIC STREET, SUITE 325 ROCHELLE PARK NJ 07662
Marc Eisenberg	officer: Chief Marketing Officer	C/O ORBCOMM INC., 395 W PASSAIC STREET, SUITE 325, ROCHELLE PARK NJ 07662
Brun Christian Le	officer: EVP, General Counsel & Sec.	C/O ORBCOMM INC. 395 W PASSAIC STREET, SUITE 325 ROCHELLE PARK NJ 07662
Stolte John J Jr	officer: EVP-Technology & Operations	C/O ORBCOMM INC. 395 W PASSAIC STREET, SUITE 325 ROCHELLE PARK NJ 07662
Jerome B Eisenberg	director, officer: Chairman, CEO and President	C/O ORBCOMM INC. 395 W PASSAIC STREET, SUITE 325 ROCHELLE PARK NJ 07662
Adage Capital Partners Gp, L.l.c.	10 percent owner	200 CLARENDON STREET, 52ND FLOOR, BOSTON MA 02116
John E Major	director	C/O LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC., 2140 LAKE PARK BOULEVARD, RICHARDSON TX 75080-2254
Timothy Kelleher	director	C/O ORBCOMM INC. 395 W PASSAIC STREET, SUITE 325 ROCHELLE PARK NJ 07662
Phillip Gross	10 percent owner	200 CLARENDON STREET, 52ND FLOOR, BOSTON MA 02116
Robert Atchinson	10 percent owner	200 CLARENDON STREET, 52ND FLOOR, BOSTON MA 02116
Adage Capital Advisors, L.l.c.	10 percent owner	200 CLARENDON STREET, 52ND FLOOR, BOSTON MA 02116
Adage Capital Partners, L.p.	10 percent owner	200 CLARENDON STREET, 52ND FLOOR, BOSTON MA 02116