Otter Tail (Otter Tail) Retained Earnings

: $806 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Otter Tail's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $806 Mil.

Otter Tail's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($693 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($767 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($767 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($806 Mil).

Otter Tail's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($370 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($585 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($585 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($806 Mil).

Otter Tail Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Otter Tail Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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222.34

257.88

369.78

585.21

806.34

Otter Tail 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															585.21	629.44	693.14	766.84	806.34

Otter Tail 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.

Otter Tail (NAS:OTTR) 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.

Otter Tail (Otter Tail) Business Description

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Address

215 South Cascade Street, P.O. Box 496, Fergus Falls, MN, USA, 56538-0496

Website

https://www.ottertail.com

Otter Tail Corp is a U.S. energy company that primarily operates in the electric (produces and sells electricity), manufacturing (fabricates metal components), and plastics segments (pipes for water uses). The company primarily conducts its operations and acquires the majority of its revenue in the U.S. in the states of Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Electric segment and commercial customers, although it generates revenue from residential and industrial customers, as well.

Executives

John D Erickson	director, officer: President & CEO	215 S CASCADE ST, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537
Mary E Ludford	director	215 S CASCADE STREET, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537
Jeanne H Crain	director	215 S CASCADE STREET, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537
Michael E Lebeau	director	215 S CASCADE STREET, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537
Timothy J O'keefe	director	215 S CASCADE ST, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537-2801
John S Abbott	officer: Pres Varistar, Sr VP, M/I Plat	215 S CASCADE ST, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537-2801
Paul L Knutson	officer: VP of Human Resources	215 S CASCADE ST, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537-2801
Kevin G Moug	officer: CFO & Treasurer	215 S CASCADE ST, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537
Thomas J Webb	director	ONE ENERGY PLAZA, JACKSON MI 49201
Jennifer O. Smestad	officer: VP, Gen Coun & Corp Sec	215 S. CASCADE STREET, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537
George A Koeck	officer: Corp Secretary & Gen Counsel	215 S CASCADE ST, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537
Timothy J Rogelstad	officer: Sr VP, Elect Plat; Pres OTP	215 S CASCADE ST, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537-2801
Steven L Fritze	director	370 WBASHA ST NORTH, ST PAUL MN 55102
Arvid R Liebe	director	215 S CASCADE ST, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537
Kathryn O Johnson	director	215 S CASCADE STREET, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537-2801