Torstar (Torstar) Retained Earnings : $-188.7 Mil (As of Mar. 2020)

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What is Torstar Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Torstar's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2020 was $-188.7 Mil.

Torstar's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2019 ($-230.5 Mil) to Dec. 2019 ($-183.2 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2019 ($-183.2 Mil) to Mar. 2020 ($-188.7 Mil).

Torstar's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2017 ($-138.0 Mil) to Dec. 2018 ($-147.7 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2018 ($-147.7 Mil) to Dec. 2019 ($-183.2 Mil).

Torstar Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Torstar Retained Earnings Chart

Torstar Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-5.51

-76.92

-137.98

-147.65

-183.18

Torstar Quarterly Data
	Jun15	Sep15	Dec15	Mar16	Jun16	Sep16	Dec16	Mar17	Jun17	Sep17	Dec17	Mar18	Jun18	Sep18	Dec18	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-162.31	-201.70	-230.48	-183.18	-188.69

Torstar 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.

Torstar (OTCPK:TORSF) 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.

Torstar (Torstar) Business Description

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Torstar Corp is a media company. The company operates in three business segments: Community Brands, Daily Brands and Digital Ventures. The digital business includes operations outside the traditional newspaper. Daily News Brands segment includes a portfolio of media businesses. Community Brands segment engaged in operations of newspapers, digital properties, flyer distribution, consumer shows, magazines, directories and printing.

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