Ross Stores (Ross Stores) Retained Earnings

: $3,549 Mil (As of Jan. 2024)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Ross Stores's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was $3,549 Mil.

Ross Stores's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jul. 2023 ($3,189 Mil) to Oct. 2023 ($3,292 Mil) and increased from Oct. 2023 ($3,292 Mil) to Jan. 2024 ($3,549 Mil).

Ross Stores's annual retained earnings increased from Jan. 2022 ($2,875 Mil) to Jan. 2023 ($3,050 Mil) and increased from Jan. 2023 ($3,050 Mil) to Jan. 2024 ($3,549 Mil).

Ross Stores Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Ross Stores Annual Data

Trend

Jan15

Jan16

Jan17

Jan18

Jan19

Jan20

Jan21

Jan22

Jan23

Jan24

Retained Earnings

2,330.70

2,185.80

2,874.90

3,049.66

3,548.67

Ross Stores Quarterly Data
	Apr19	Jul19	Oct19	Jan20	Apr20	Jul20	Oct20	Jan21	Apr21	Jul21	Oct21	Jan22	Apr22	Jul22	Oct22	Jan23	Apr23	Jul23	Oct23	Jan24
Retained Earnings																3,049.66	3,079.53	3,189.13	3,292.00	3,548.67

Ross Stores 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.

Ross Stores (NAS:ROST) 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.

Ross Stores (Ross Stores) Business Description

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Address

5130 Hacienda Drive, Dublin, CA, USA, 94568-7579

Website

https://www.rossstores.com

Ross Stores operates as an off-price apparel and accessories retailer with the majority of its sales derived from its Ross Dress for Less banner. The firm opportunistically procures excess brand-name merchandise made available via manufacturing overruns and retail liquidation sales at a 20%-60% discount to full prices. As such, its stores are frequently filled with a vast array of stock-keeping units, each with minimal product depth that creates a treasure hunt shopping experience. The firm's more than 1,750 Ross Dress for Less stores are primarily located in densely populated suburban communities and typically serve middle-income consumers. Ross also operates nearly 350 DD's Discounts chains that target lower-income shoppers.

Executives

Stephen C Brinkley	officer: PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS	5130 HACIENDA DRIVE, DUBLIN CA 94568
Michael K Kobayashi	officer: SR VP, CIO	5130 HACIENDA DRIVE, DUBLIN CA 94568
Barbara Rentler	director, officer: Chief Executive Officer	5130 HACIENDA DRIVE, DUBLIN CA 94568
Brian R. Morrow	officer: President, Merchandising	5130 HACIENDA DRIVE, DUBLIN CA 94568
Michael J. Hartshorn	officer: S.V.P. Chief Financial Officer	5130 HACIENDA DRIVE, DUBLIN CA 94568
Jeffrey P Burrill	officer: SVP, CAO & CORP CONTROLLER	5130 HACIENDA DRIVE, DUBLIN CA 94568
Edward G Cannizzaro	director	5130 HACIENDA DRIVE, DUBLIN CA 94568
Michael J Bush	director	5130 HACIENDA DRIVE, DUBLIN CA 94568
Adam M Orvos	officer: EVP, Chief Financial Officer	5130 HACIENDA DRIVE, DUBLIN CA 94566
George Orban	director	5130 HACIENDA DRIVE, DUBLIN CA 94568
Michael Balmuth	director, officer: CEO	5130 HACIENDA DRIVE, DUBLIN CA 94568
Travis Marquette	officer: GSVP, Chief Financial Officer	2006 ROUTE 130 NORTH, BURLINGTON NJ 08016
Doniel Sutton	director	C/O MORNINGSTAR, INC., 22 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, CHICAGO IL 60602
Larree M Renda	director
Patricia H Mueller	director	2481 MANANA DRIVE, DALLAS TX 75220