Smith Micro Software (Smith Micro Software) Retained Earnings

: $-305.95 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Smith Micro Software's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-305.95 Mil.

Smith Micro Software's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($-294.10 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($-299.24 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2023 ($-299.24 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-305.95 Mil).

Smith Micro Software's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($-252.27 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-281.55 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 ($-281.55 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-305.95 Mil).

Smith Micro Software Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Smith Micro Software's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Smith Micro Software Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-225.40

-221.23

-252.27

-281.55

-305.95

Smith Micro Software 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															-281.55	-288.44	-294.10	-299.24	-305.95

Smith Micro Software 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.

Smith Micro Software (NAS:SMSI) 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.

Smith Micro Software (Smith Micro Software) Business Description

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Smith Micro Software Inc is a provider of software solutions. It develops and markets wireless solutions for wireless service providers, mobile device and chipset manufacturers, and enterprise businesses. It offers multi-platform, modular solutions such as SafePath; CommSuite; and ViewSpot. The company's only reportable segment is Wireless. Its Wireless segment sells primarily to large wireless carriers, cable operators, and OEMs.

Executives

James M Kempton	officer: VP, CFO and Treasurer	100 AIRSIDE DR, MOON TOWNSHIP PA 15108
Smith William W Jr	director, 10 percent owner, officer: President & CEO	51 COLUMBIA, ALISOVIEJO CA 92656
Chetan Sharma	director	5800 CORPORATE DR. 5TH FLOOR, PITTSBURGH PA 15237
Thomas G Campbell	director
Asha Keddy	director	5800 CORPORATE DR., 5TH FLOOR, PITTSBURGH PA 15237
Andrew Arno	director	C/O MERRIMAN CURHAN FORD GROUP, INC., 600 CALIFORNIA STREET, 9TH FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94108
Gregory J Szabo	director	51 COLUMBIA, SUITE 200, ALISO VIEJO CA 92656
Smauel Gulko	director	51 COLUMBIA, SUITE 200, ALISO VIEJO CA 92656
Michael K. Fox	officer: Interim CFO	5800 CORPORATE DR., 5TH FLOOR, PITTSBURGH PA 15237
Timothy C. Huffmyer	officer: Chief Financial Officer	1000 PARK DRIVE, LAWRENCE PA 15055
Steven Yasbek	officer: Chief Accounting Officer	51 COLUMBIA, ALISO VIEJO CA 92656
Steven Lawrence Elfman	director	51 COLUMBIA, ALISO VIEJO CA 92656
Christopher G Lippincott	other: VP - Internet & Direct Sales	51 COLUMBIA, SUITE 200, ALISO VIEJO CA 92656
Andrew C Schmidt	officer: Chief Financial Officer	1700 CARNEGIE AVE, SUITE 100, SANTA ANA CA 92705
Daniel Rawlings	officer: Chief Revenue Officer	51 COLUMBIA, ALISO VIEJO CA 92656